hydropower

noun

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

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Renewable energy sources, including solar, wind and hydropower, are forecast to meet over 90% of the global electricity demand growth through 2030. Daniel Peck, ABC News, 8 Oct. 2025 California faces a loss of hydropower during droughts. Julia Simon, NPR, 8 Oct. 2025 Floating solar can generate electricity during daylight hours, while existing hydropower infrastructure provides steady output when sunlight is limited. Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Oct. 2025 The local community fears the hydropower station on the Gualcarque River would destroy its unique ecosystems and the community’s agricultural production areas and sources of food and natural medicine. Hira Humayun, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 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 17 Oct. 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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