Why is Hydroelectric Power Beneficial?
Hydroelectricity comes from the natural flow of water. The fall of the water turns turbines which generates electricity. This source of energy is clean, efficient, and renewable. Before any source can be built it must meet environmental standards. Water quality, water flow, water shed, management, fish passage, habitat protection, and the impact on local communities are considered.
Hydroelectric energy is energy efficient. It is able to convert 90% of available energy into electricity (fossil fuels, such as coal, are only 60% efficient).
The only energy that hydroelectricity relies on is the sun to power the hydrologic cycle. This source will never run out which makes it renewable.
This is a very clean energy source. It does not release any air pollution or any greenhouse gases. This means that it does not attribute to the greenhouse effect.
Hydroelectric energy is a much better source of energy than coal burning power plants because it is clean and efficient. If we use more of hydroelectric power the world will be cleaner and the greenhouse effect will decrease.
Hydroelectric energy is energy efficient. It is able to convert 90% of available energy into electricity (fossil fuels, such as coal, are only 60% efficient).
The only energy that hydroelectricity relies on is the sun to power the hydrologic cycle. This source will never run out which makes it renewable.
This is a very clean energy source. It does not release any air pollution or any greenhouse gases. This means that it does not attribute to the greenhouse effect.
Hydroelectric energy is a much better source of energy than coal burning power plants because it is clean and efficient. If we use more of hydroelectric power the world will be cleaner and the greenhouse effect will decrease.
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