hydropower

noun

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

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Choose Renewable-Powered Data Centers Leverage data centers powered by renewable energy sources such as wind, solar or hydropower for large-scale AI training operations. Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 21 May 2025 Cross-Border Water The Columbia River Basin has dozens of dams that produce electricity, providing the single largest source of hydropower in the United States. Karen Weise, New York Times, 13 May 2025 Climate change has affected water levels, sparking concerns about the reliability of hydropower. Justin Worland, Time, 2 May 2025 The region’s agricultural and hydropower potential has been limited due to restrictions on the use of its water resources, with only 19.8% of hydropower potential utilized. Fazlul Haq, The Conversation, 25 Apr. 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 29 May. 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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