hydropower
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of hydropower
Example Sentences
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The water needs to be at a higher level—950 feet—to flow into the dam’s hydropower generators.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
Most of the country's electricity is generated by ageing hydropower plants, which have suffered from poor maintenance over years.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
Although the federal plan aims to slow the decline of Lake Powell, it may not be enough to prevent the loss of hydropower at Glen Canyon Dam as water levels continue dropping.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2026
Speeding up the process can be life-saving, with such forecasts being essential for everything from agriculture and hydropower to protecting people from natural hazards like floods, storms and landslides.
From Barron's ● Jul. 20, 2026
The economy will continue to benefit from aid from international donors and from foreign investment in hydropower and mining.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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