Report of Foreign Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 (6-k)

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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Form 6-K

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REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13A-16 OR 15D-16

OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the month of February, 2021

Commission File Number: 001-35530

BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE

PARTNERS L.P.

(Translation of registrant's name into English)

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73 Front Street, 5th Floor

Hamilton HM 12

Bermuda

(Address of principal executive office)

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F ý Form 40-F ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): ¨

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): ¨

EXHIBIT LIST


Exhibit

99.1			2020 Annual Report

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.


	BROOKFIELD RENEWABLE PARTNERS L.P. by its general partner, Brookfield Renewable Partners Limited



Date: February 26, 2021	By:	/s/ Jane Sheere
		Name: Jane Sheere Title: Secretary