Hydropower Is Making a Global Comeback | OilPrice.com Felicity Bradstock Felicity Bradstock is a freelance writer specialising in Energy and Finance. She has a Master’s in International Development from the University of Birmingham, UK. More Info Premium Content By Felicity Bradstock - Apr 18, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT Hydropower remains the world’s third-largest electricity source but is often overlooked despite its vast untapped potential. Its flexibility and storage capacity make it critical for balancing intermittent renewables like solar and wind. Rising fossil fuel volatility is pushing governments to reconsider hydropower as a key pillar of energy diversification. As governments look...