What is another word for hydroelectric plant?
Pronunciation: [hˌa͡ɪdɹə͡ʊlˈɛktɹɪk plˈant] (IPA) 
Hydroelectric plants are facilities that generate electricity from the power of water. Synonyms for hydroelectric plant include hydro power station, hydro station, hydroelectric facility, water power plant, hydroelectric power station, and hydroelectric generation plant. The terms "hydroelectric dam" and "hydroelectric turbine" are often used interchangeably with hydroelectric plant, as they are specific components of the facility. Other related words can include hydroelectricity, which is the energy generated by hydroelectric plants, and hydroelectric power, which refers to the system used to convert the energy from water into electricity. Regardless of the synonym used, all terms refer to a facility that produces electricity using the power of water.
