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Hydropower decline adds strain to power grids in drought

Posted on Sunday, October 10th, 2021 at 9:57 am.

Written by tessw2

Severe drought across the West drained reservoirs this year, slashing hydropower production and further stressing the region’s power grids. And as extreme weather becomes more common with climate change, grid operators are adapting to swings in hydropower generation. Dr. Crystal Raymond is quoted.

Tags: drought, hydropower, mitigation, renewable energy

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