Solar Growth Cushions Colorado River Hydropower Declines
Hydropower output at Hoover Dam has decreased by about half since 2000 due to drought, with Lakes Mead and Powell approaching critical thresholds.
Utilities that receive federal hydropower from Colorado River dams are turning to solar power as a result.
Utilities are turning to solar power as hydropower generation would be severely curtailed or cease at critically low lake levels.
- Lakes Mead and Powell are approaching critical thresholds for hydropower generation.
- Arizona officials are assessing water policies under rising temperatures.
In May, Arizona's top water policy officials gathered to decide on extending a drought emergency declaration amidst minimal precipitation and low reservoirs.
Author's summary: Solar power helps offset declining hydropower output in Colorado River.
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