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As a coin have two sides like this in this case also there are advantages and disadvantages.
Hydroelectricity is renewable and causes no pollution.
As the plants are submerged under water they breath anaerobically which release methane into air which causes green house effect.
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Why is the use of hydroelectric power viable?
Because it's renewable, and environmentally-friendly. =)
Non-conventional power plants?
Non-coventional power plants are environmentally friendly and pollution-free.
Is wind power environmentally friendly?
Yes, wind power is environmentally friendly.
Is wind environmentally friendly?
Yes, wind power is environmentally friendly.
Is nuclear power environmentally friendly?
Yes. Nuclear power is environmentally friendly.Even when you consider the ramifications of accidents, the overall environmental and safety impact, when you look at the big picture, is less than with fossil power.
Are electric cars environmental?
To some extent yes they are environmentally friendly. However the electricity that is used to power the car has to come from somewhere. In some cases it is produced by coal or gas fired power plants which are not environmentally friendly.
Where is the hydroelectric power plants in India?
'Where are the hydroelectric power plants in India located?' will be a grammatically correct question, not 'where is'.
Which sources of power are the most environmentally friendly?
wind power and solar power
How are water wheels similar to hydroelectric power plants?
Moving water turns both water wheels and hydroelectric power plants.
What type of energy is very environmentally friendly?
Renewable energy is generally quite environmentally friendly, with various systems based on heat exchangers probably being the most environmentally friendly. Hydroelectric usually require big dams whic brings big changes to the environment. Wind turbines end up very visible. Wave power might be an option, but still also rely on fairly large installations, as do solar power. Geothermal is probably the least intrusive of the lot.
Why is using the hydroelectric power station Eco friendly?
they are eco friendly because no pollution is caused by them .
Are hydroelectric power plants dams?
yes
