With a robust membership base of 39,000 individuals and 299 prestigious institute members representing a diverse array of sectors, including Government, Financial Institutes, Research Institutes, Universities, Power Grids, Manufacturers, Developers, Design & Engineering Institutes, and Construction Companies, CSHE wields significant influence. Notably, these members collectively account for 49% of China's Renewable Energy Installed Capacity, totaling an impressive 660GW, and 53% of the nation's Hydropower Installed Capacity, amounting to 220GW.

CSHE's extensive reach and impact are further amplified through its 35 technical committees, 3 working committees, 2 branches, and 2 overseas representative offices. These structures serve as conduits for collaboration, innovation, and knowledge exchange, fostering continual progress in hydropower engineering and related fields.

As a bastion of expertise and collaboration, CSHE plays a pivotal role in shaping China's energy landscape, driving sustainable development, and advancing global efforts towards renewable energy utilization. Amidst China's hydropower industry's ongoing growth and expansion, CSHE has risen to prominence as a leading nationwide scientific and technological entity within the domestic hydropower construction sector. Renowned for its substantial scale and vigorous engagement, CSHE drives advancements in hydropower development, fosters technological innovation, facilitates academic exchange on both domestic and international fronts, disseminates scientific and technological knowledge, and nurtures talent in the field of science and technology.