MINT & BRIC | hydropower compared MINT vs. BRIC:


Hydropower plays a crucial role in the renewable energy strategies of MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey) and BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries. While BRIC nations lead in large-scale hydropower projects, MINT countries are still unlocking their potential amid economic and policy challenges. This comparison highlights their development paths, investment trends, and the role of hydropower in their clean energy transitions


China’s Baihetan Hydropower Station


HYDROPOWER REMAINS A CRUCIAL component of the global renewable energy mix, offering a reliable and sustainable source of electricity. Both the MINT (Mexico, Indonesia, Nigeria, Turkey) and BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China) countries have significant hydropower resources, but they differ in their current development, policy frameworks, and future potential. Examining these differences provides insight into how emerging economies are utilising their hydropower capacities in the transition to renewable energy.


Hydropower development in BRIC countries


BRIC countries collectively represent a major share of global hydropower production. China, the leader in hydropower generation, has an installed capacity exceeding 400GW, including massive projects like the Three Gorges Dam. The country continues to expand its hydropower fleet, particularly in pumped storage,


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