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Hydroelectric plants use energy from moving water
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How does renewable energy hurt the environment?
The negative impacts of renewable energy will depend on the type and application, and are addressed more thoroughly in the specific categories. In general, wind and solar energy may require the increased use of peaker plants, which may consume more fossil fuels than the base load plants and load following plants they replace. Hydroelectric power requires the use of impoundments, which may have negative effects on some species of fish (e.g. trout, salmon, and sturgeon) , as well as the general migration of fish up and down river. Fish ladders and partial impoundments are possible solutions. Geothermal plants may cause accelerated geologic cooling, which may cause decreases in the outputs of natural geothermal springs, and may cause increases in earthquake magnitudes, although this is still primarily speculative. Tidal energy requires the partial obstruction of bays and waterways.
What obtained by setting up a turbine in an inlet?
Tidal Energy
How can tidal power benefit a community other than being a clean renewable energy resouce?
Tidal power can benefit a community in several other ways. First, it can create job opportunities in the construction and maintenance of tidal power infrastructure. Second, it can enhance the resilience of the local power grid by diversifying the energy sources. Lastly, tidal power projects can attract tourism and contribute to the local economy through activities such as educational tours and recreational opportunities like boating and fishing.
What are the disadvantages of electricity?
1. Electricity can cause pollution if it is generated by fossil fuels, or nuclear energy. It can affect animal life if it is generated by hydroelectric dams or tidal power. 2. Electric devices, circuits, conduits, and transmission lines present a shock hazard to people: those who use it, those who work with it, and those who provide it. Short circuits and sparks also present a fire hazard. 3. High voltage lines are thought to cause hazards to plants, animals and people who live near them, because they produce magnetic and EMF fields. 4. People who have become dependent solely on electricity may be unable to function without it in an emergency.
Why should tidal energy be used instead of fossil fuels?
Fossil fuels are running out quickly, as evidenced by the recent rise in the cost of gasoline due to the negative speculation regarding the "Libya crisis". Whereas 'wave' or 'tidal' energy is naturally occurring and 'renewable'.
What is hydroenergy?
It is the energy obtained from hydroelectric power plants; on rivers, tidal, etc.
How are tidal power plants similar to hydroelectric plants?
Both use the flow of water generate electricity. Hydroelectric uses the flow of water from a high point to a low point. (A damn). Tidal power uses the flow of ocean tides in and out.
What has the author James A Fay written?
James A. Fay has written: 'Introduction to fluid mechanics' -- subject(s): Fluid mechanics 'Small scale tidal power plants' -- subject(s): Hydroelectric power plants, Tidal power-plants
How are generation of electricity by hydroelectric tidal and wind sources are similar to each other?
Hydroelectric, tidal and wind are all renewable sources of electrical enengy.
Is hydroelectric tidal potential or kinetic energy?
kinetic
What is difference between tidal and hydroelectric?
Ones little one is not.
Where do you get your electricity from?
Electricity is mainly generated by coal/oil-fired plants, nucealr plants, hydroelectric dams, wind farms and tidal power generators.Some areas have few or none of some forms while focusing or relying on others.
What are some renewable resources in canada?
Wind, solar, tidal, and hydroelectric energy.fresh water,
What kind of energy source is the best to use for sustainability?
Wind /Hydroelectric/geothermal/tidal
How do you use water as an energy source?
Hydroelectric power (dams)Tidal powerWave power
How the generation of electricity by hydroelectric tidal and wind sources are similar to each other.?
Hydroelectric, tidal and wind are all renewable sources of electrical enengy.
What uses movement of water or wind to spin a turbine?
Hydroelectric power
