hydropower
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of hydropower
Example Sentences
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Drought also saps hydropower output, driving natural-gas and coal burning, something that happened in China during the last El Niño.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 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
Already reeling from the effects of conflict in the Middle East, Asia is now facing the prospect of strong El Nino conditions that could spike energy demand, sap hydropower, and damage crops.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Press reports in early 2007 indicated that two international aluminum companies were considering building smelters in Greenland to take advantage of local hydropower potential.
From The 2008 CIA World Factbook by United States. Central Intelligence Agency
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