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Q: How much land does hydroelectric power plants take up?
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How much money do Hydroelectric Power plants save annually?

Approximately 13 million dollars


How a hydroelectric plant works?

Hydroelectric power plants or H.E.P stations use a flowing river to turn a turbine which powers the genertator much like other power sources to create electricity. The water is then returned to the river. H.E.P stations can also be in a reservoir.


How much of the world uses hydroelectric power?

about 20%.


How much hydroelectric power is in Michigan?

As much as yor mom can take


Where is hydroeletric in Korea?

Hydroelectric power plants are in both North and South Korea. Hydroelectricity contributes much to both North and South Korea's electric needs.


What are advantages to hyroelectricity?

One advantage to most hydroelectric plants, is the fact it normally produces much cleaner energy than say a coal power plant.


Which commonwealth state is capabale of furnishing much hydroelectric power?

armenia


How much of the US electricity comes from hydroelectric power plant?

About 6.1%.


Pros and cons of hydro power?

Hydroelectric power plants don't exhaust pollutants into the air, and they output power at a relatively reliable rate (compared to solar or wind, especially). On the other hand, they drastically affect all ecosystems upstream of the dam, and are much more environmentally destructive than nuclear power plants.


Is hydroelectricity more or less expensive than fossil fuels?

In general, hydroelectric power generation is much cheaper than plants using fossil fuels. In the second attached link, it is stated that the average operating cost for a hydroelectric plant is around six cents per kilowatt while an fossil fuel power plants operating cost average is above 2 cents per kilowatt.


How much does hydroelectric power cost?

It may cos around 100 MWh


Which CIS Commonwealth state is capable of furnishing much hydroelectric power?

Armenia