hydropower

[hahy-druh-pou-er]

noun

1. hydroelectric power. pow. power.

hydropower

/ ˈhaɪdrəʊˌpaʊə /

noun

1. hydroelectric power

Word History and Origins

Origin of hydropower¹

First recorded in 1930–35; hydro- ¹ + power

Example Sentences

In recent years, hydropower exports have been a key economic driver, while garment factories, electronics assemblers and other light-manufacturing firms have relied on the American market.

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"These investments will address long-standing constraints in Pakistan's north–south power corridor, enabling the transfer of up to 3,200 megawatts of clean energy from hydropower plants in the north," the ADB, which approved the loan on Thursday, said in a statement.

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Pakistan will receive a $330 million loan to upgrade its energy grid, which will help hydropower reach major cities, the Asian Development Bank said Thursday.

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He also called for the quick appointment of a new head of Ukrhydroenergo, a hydropower generating company, and reforms for oil and gas giant Naftogaz and the nation's Gas Transmission System Operator.

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He also called for the quick appointment of a new head of hydropower generating company Ukrhydroenergo and other reforms for oil and gas giant Naftogaz and the main gas operator.

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