noun
hydroelectric power plant; hydroelectric power station
Refers to a facility that generates electricity using water power. A straightforward technical and everyday term.
この地域には大きな水力発電所がいくつかある。
There are several large hydroelectric power plants in this region.
水力発電所はダムとともに建設されることが多い。
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).