注: この項目の翻訳は現在品質確認中のため、一部の内容が一時的に英語のみで表示されています。
この項目はまだあなたの言語に翻訳されていないため、原文を以下に表示しています。
hydropower
Hydropower is a technical term used primarily in the contexts of environmental science, engineering, and public policy. It refers to the energy derived from water, though in common usage, it almost always refers specifically to the electricity generated from that energy. It is an uncountable noun.
While "hydroelectric power" is more precise when discussing the generation of electricity, "hydropower" is the more common, concise term used in general discussions about renewable energy sources. It carries a neutral to positive connotation as a "green" energy source, though in academic or environmental debates, it may be associated with the ecological impact of dam construction.
In professional or academic writing, it is often grouped with other "power" terms like solar power, wind power, and geothermal power to describe a diversified energy portfolio.
意味
例文
The city relies heavily on hydropower for its electricity.
We should invest more in hydropower to reduce carbon emissions.
Hydropower is one of the most reliable sources of renewable energy.
I wonder if this river could be used for hydropower.
The government is planning to expand its hydropower capacity.
Many mountainous regions utilize hydropower due to steep river gradients.
Is hydropower really better for the environment than solar power?
The ancient civilization used a primitive form of hydropower to grind grain.