In 2022, Norway had the highest installed capacity of hydropower in Europe, with more than 33.8 gigawatts installed. Turkey followed in close second, with some 32.1 gigawatts installed. Total installed hydropower capacity in Europe neared 258 gigawatts that year.
Leading countries in cumulative installed hydropower capacity in Europe in 2022 (in megawatts)
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International Hydropower Association, Leading countries in cumulative installed hydropower capacity in Europe in 2022 (in megawatts) Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/690006/hydropower-capacity-ranking-europe/ (last visited December 06, 2023)
Leading countries in cumulative installed hydropower capacity in Europe in 2022 (in megawatts) [Graph], International Hydropower Association, July 6, 2023. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/690006/hydropower-capacity-ranking-europe/