hydroelectric power plant; hydroelectric power station
Refers to a facility that generates electricity using water power. A straightforward technical and everyday term.
There are several large hydroelectric power plants in this region.
Hydroelectric power stations are often built together with dams.
Compound of 水力 (water power) + 発電所 (power plant). The kanji components are straightforward: 水 (water), 力 (power), 発 (emit), 電 (electricity), 所 (place).