6. Trends in U.S. Hydropower Supply Chain
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6. Trends in U.S. Hydropower Supply Chain Based on survey data, Keyser and Tegen (2019) report that the hydropower industry employed 66,500 workers in 2018. More than half of the employees (53%) worked in the manufacturing and utilities se...
AI summary The U.S. hydropower industry faces workforce challenges, including retirement-driven skill gaps and hiring difficulties. Innovations in materials, automation, and digital technologies (e.g., IoT platforms, digital governors) are reshaping turbine manufacturing and O&M practices. The section highlights trends in domestic turbine installations, market shares, and supply chain dynamics.