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What is the cost of producing 10 MWH of hydroelectricity?

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Hydropower provides about 10% of the electricity in the United States. Norway produces more than 99% of its electricity with hydropower. New Zealand uses hydropower for 75% of its electricity. In the US, hydropower produces enough electricity to serve the needs of 28 million residential customers. read more

The levelized cost of electricity for hydroelectric power sources is usually around ~$0.05 per kWh. This would translate to $500 for 10MWh. By using the levelized cost metric, we assume that you produced this power from a typical hydroelectric source. read more

n The costs of power production from hydropower can vary widely depending on project details, but usually fall into a range of USD 50 to 100/MWh. Upgrading existing hydropower plant projects offers further options for cost-effective increases in generation capacity. read more

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