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Hydropower uses the motion of | [[File:hydropower1.jpg|thumb]] | ||
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}} | 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}} | ||
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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.