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Understanding Hydroelectricity: Benefits and Challenges of Hydropower Generation

Hydroelectricity is a renewable energy source generated from dams that harness the power of flowing water. By blocking a river or lake, hydroelectric dams channel water through pipes, which turn turbines connected to generators, producing electricity. This energy source is environmentally friendly and continuously generates power, though it can have ecological impacts, such as flooding habitats and affecting fish populations. The construction of dams can also be costly. Despite these disadvantages, hydroelectricity remains a significant and reliable form of energy production.

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Understanding Hydroelectricity: Benefits and Challenges of Hydropower Generation

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  1. HYDROELECTRICTY 30677WED 27 OCT 2010

  2. Definition of Hydroelectricity • Hydroelectricity comes from a hydroelectric dam it makes power.

  3. . • The hydroelectric dam creates power by damming a lake or river. The water is held back a little bit. Some of the water travels down a pipe and through a turbine witch turns a shaft witch turns a generator creating power.

  4. It is harmless to the enviourment.It generates a lot of power. it never stops generating power unless the river or lake drys up but I doubt that’s going to happen.

  5. . • Some disadvantages about hydroelectricity are a lot of the aerie behind the dam will f flood. The dam coasts a lot of money to build. It can sometimes harm fish.

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