Run-of-river and small hydro: Relationships

Every element and industry that Run-of-river and small hydro is linked to, and how. Each pair has its own card explaining the relationships between the two.

• Water: Run-of-river and small hydro needs water; their prices have moved together.
• Copper: Their prices have moved together.
• Distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors: Energy flows from run-of-river and small hydro to distribution grids, mini-grids and interconnectors.
• Generators and alternators: Their prices have moved together.
• High-density polyethylene: Their prices have moved together.
• Mechanical power transmission: Energy flows from run-of-river and small hydro to mechanical power transmission.
• Natural reservoirs: Energy flows from natural reservoirs to run-of-river and small hydro.
• Steel: Their prices have moved together.
• Water cycle: Energy flows from water cycle to run-of-river and small hydro.