Britain Bets on Hydropower to Boost Energy Security

After years of neglect, the United Kingdom has big plans for hydropower as part of broader plans for a green transition. The government is supporting the development of three large-scale hydro-storage projects as part of its plans to diversify the U. K.

energy mix, support a green transition, and boost energy security. Hydropower is one of the oldest and largest sources of renewable energy. It works by converting the energy of running water into electricity.