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Hydropower uses the motion of water (typically rivers) to generate electricity.
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This is overall a green source of [[energy]]<!-- TODO: expand on this --> but is only available in ''some'' parts of the world.{{qn}}
Hydropower uses the motion of water (usually rivers, sometimes tides) to generate electricity.
 
This is a source of green [[energy]]<!--TODO: discuss its environmental impacts compared to other energy sources--> that is only available in '''some''' parts of the world.{{qn}}


Most hydro power plants that can be built, already have been - [[new hydro|with some exceptions]].
Most hydro power plants that can be built, already have been - [[new hydro|with some exceptions]].
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==External links==
==External links==
* [https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/types-hydropower-plants Types of hydropower plants]
* [https://www.energy.gov/eere/water/types-hydropower-plants Types of hydropower plants]
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Latest revision as of 16:28, 3 November 2023

Hydropower uses the motion of water (usually rivers, sometimes tides) to generate electricity.

This is a source of green energy that is only available in some parts of the world.[QUANTIFICATION needed]

Most hydro power plants that can be built, already have been - with some exceptions.

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