C1nounenvironmentscience
US/ˈhaɪ.droʊ.paʊ.ər/
UK/ˈhaɪ.drəʊ.paʊ.ə/
electricity produced from the force of moving water, for example from a dam
In context
Hydropower provides most of the electricity in this mountainous region.
Building a new dam for hydropower may harm fish and local farmers.
Many countries are investing in solar, wind and hydropower to cut emissions.
Words that go with hydropower
noun + noun
- hydropower plantThe hydropower plant supplies the whole valley.
- hydropower damA hydropower dam was built on the river.
verb + noun
- generate hydropowerThe dam generates hydropower all year round.
adjective + noun
- renewable hydropowerRenewable hydropower is cleaner than coal.
verb + preposition
- rely on hydropowerNorway relies on hydropower for its electricity.