No. 4,498 in Swedish

vattenkraft

Hydropower; the generation of energy from moving water.

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Vattenkraft är en viktig källa till förnybar energi.
Hydropower is an important source of renewable energy.
In this technical context, 'vattenkraft' refers to energy generated using the flow of water as a source.
Historiskt har många byar utvecklat sin industri tack vare vattenkraft.
Historically, many villages developed their industry thanks to hydropower.
Here, 'vattenkraft' is used in a historical context, highlighting its role in industrial advancement.
Bygget av vattenkraftverk kräver noggrann planering för att minimera påverkan på ekosystemet.
The construction of hydroelectric power plants requires careful planning to minimize impact on the ecosystem.
In this usage, 'vattenkraft' encompasses the infrastructure like power plants for producing hydroelectric energy.

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