The location of INSHP headquarters serves to facilitate close cooperation between public and private hydropower actors in China and international counterparts.

What do members get out of cooperation with INSHP

a. SHP news through our communication channels

b. INSHP news and information about conferences (lower participation fees to members)
c. Information about all our training programs 
d. Information exchange system among all members; contacts to relevant institutions and  companies in the field of SHP and renewable energy
e. Contacts to technical and financial experts as well as equipment manufacturers offering competitive prices in China
f. Benefits from INSHP services such as: consultation missions, feasibility studies, technical and economic advice, technology transfer, demonstration projects 
g. Easier access to project co-financing (UNDP, UNIDO, Government project-implementer)

The Role of Members

a. To recognize the Guiding Principles, to publicize the image of the International Network on Small Hydropower and to contribute to the development of the Network and global small hydropower as a whole
b. To enhance cooperation between Network members and to support the Network's activities
c. To carry out the Networks decisions and annual work plans
d. To recommend and submit articles to the Network magazines and to provide the Network with technical information and SHP data
e. Nomination of Coordinating Committee members

INSHP membership is open to individuals and organizations. For further details or to join interested parties may fill out the application form available here.