US plans surge in hydropower generation
Energy department says US hydropower capacity could reach 150GW by 2050, as government announces $9.8m in funding for new projects
The US Department of Energy has set its sights on a major expansion of hydropower capacity as part of its plan to grow the country's clean energy generation in the coming decades. According to research...
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