hydropower

noun

hy·​dro·​pow·​er ˈhī-drə-ˌpau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce hydropower (audio)
: hydroelectric power

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Driving those reservoirs too low could endanger their ability to pass water or generate hydropower. Brandon Loomis, AZCentral.com, 12 Nov. 2025 Other places, like New York with a mix of nuclear hydropower and an increasing renewables sector, could also be a good match for future data centers, researchers said. Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 12 Nov. 2025 The Himalayan country relies heavily on clean energy, using its abundant hydropower resources to power its grid. Ella Nilsen, CNN Money, 7 Nov. 2025 Because Tasmania’s grid has been running on 100 percent renewable energy since 2020—with the bulk of its generation coming from hydropower—the ship’s energy storage system is currently emissions-free. IEEE Spectrum, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hydropower

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First Known Use

1933, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of hydropower was in 1933

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“Hydropower.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hydropower. Accessed 15 Nov. 2025.

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hydropower

noun
hy·​dro·​pow·​er ˈhī-drə-ˌpau̇(-ə)r How to pronounce hydropower (audio)
: hydroelectric power
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