5 Countries That Produce The Most Hydropower

3. United States

Installed Hydropower Capacity: 101.9 GW

Hydroelectricity is, as of 2019, the second-largest renewable source of energy in both generation and nominal capacity (behind wind power) in the United States. In 2021, hydroelectric power produced 31.5% of the total renewable electricity, and approximately 6.3% of the total U.S. electricity. Hydropower projects such as Hoover Dam, the Grand Coulee Dam, and the Tennessee Valley Authority have become iconic large construction projects that also attract a number of tourists.