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What are the advantages and disadvantages of renewable hydroelectric energy?
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∙ 14y ago
Hydroelectric energy is generated by a dam built over a river. Water is trapped by the damn and released through holes in the dam inside of which are turbines, turned by the rushing water which in turn power generators which make the electricity.
The advantages are: They make infinite renewable energy with no effects on the environment other than river dwelling creatures habitats.
Disadvantages are: The dams are expensive to build and can only be built high up in mountains where there are lakes and streams etc.
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