Hydropower capacity refers to the maximum amount of electricity that can be generated by a hydropower plant or system. It measures the potential energy harnessed from flowing or falling water to produce power.
Sentences with «hydropower capacity»
As of July, on average, not even half of its installed hydropower capacity found water to turn turbines, the company's statistics show. (scientificamerican.com)
In his plan, Inslee notes excess hydropower capacity but emphasizes «virtual batteries, scheduled transmission improvements and power swaps» as the way to use the extra juice without cutting out other renewables. (scientificamerican.com)
He added that climate models project that the southern area of Brazil will see more rain, which could increase the existing hydropower capacity and help offset losses in the north. (scientificamerican.com)