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

According to the agency, New Delhi will become the second-largest growth market after China, with capacity set to increase by 2.5 times in five years on higher auction volumes, faster hydropower permitting and a surge in rooftop solar installations.

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In the US, electricity demand grew faster than clean energy output, increasing reliance on fossil fuels, while in the EU, months of weak wind and hydropower performance led to a rise in coal and gas generation.

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The loss of that water resource has knock-on effects for all those who rely on glaciers - for irrigation, drinking, hydropower and even shipping traffic.

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Offshore wind alone could represent 10% to 15% of the state’s energy portfolio by 2045, and will act as an important complement to solar power, geothermal energy, hydropower, nuclear and other clean sources.

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However, the president’s sweeping January executive order geared toward “unleashing American energy” named hydropower as a potential future source of domestic energy, and wave energy proponents are hoping that includes them.

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