hydropower
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of hydropower
Example Sentences
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They aren’t there for the scenery; clean hydropower is cheap in the Nordics, and cold air to cool the data centers is free.
From Barron's • Jun. 5, 2026
In Perth and Kinross, roles are concentrated on the abundant hydropower schemes, which have existed for decades, along with newer onshore wind farms such as the Griffin Scheme near Aberfeldy.
From BBC • May 26, 2026
In China, President Xi Jinping has called for a rapid acceleration of a new energy system, emphasizing massive development in wind, solar and hydropower to safeguard energy security.
From Salon • May 16, 2026
Instead the company relies on hydropower at its processing plant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 27, 2026
It has sizeable hydropower capacity, a growing component of its energy supplies.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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