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What are the advantages of hydroenergy?


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Hydroelectric power plant: The electric power plant that utilizes the potential energy of a water reservoir and kinetic energy of a turbine to create electrical energy from mechanical power is the hydroelectricity power plant.

Advantages of hydro energy:

  • Hydro energy uses water that is available in abundance on Earth.
  • Hydro energy is a less costly source of energy compared to other sources.
  • Hydro energy does not cause any environmental pollution.
  • Hydro energy provides irrigation and flood control facilities.

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