Hydroelectric Power

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Energy Systems TSNG - 201 - 01

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What is Hydroelectric Power?

A Renewable Resource:
Hydropower uses water to produce electricity. Water is held behind a dam and in reservoirs and released through an opening. Water flows through the openings where there is a turbine. The turbine spins when the water passes by. As the turbine spins it is attached to a powerhouse where energy is produced.


How does hydroelectric energy compare?

HYDROPOWER is the largest renewable resource.

Hydropower - Advantages:

1. Inexpensive
2. Clean
3. Inexhaustible
4. Safe, No fuel is burned

Hydropower - Disadvantages:

1.In times of little rainfall less power is produced because of a decrease in pressure
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Supporting Class: Energy Systems TSNG -201-01 J Robinson

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