Hydropower Supports Other Clean Energy
The amount of power entering the electric grid must always equal the amount of power being consumed.
Renewable energy sources like wind and solar are variable and tough to predict.
Because hydroelectric dams can dispatch power to the grid instantly, they provide essential backup power.
So when the wind is not blowing and the sun is not shining, grid operators can increase the amount of hydropower entering the grid to keep the system stable.
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