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While its running - almost nothing. While being built - like the production of any mechanical thing of that size.
And, of course, the dam building or other installation mounting the turbine created pollutuion during its building. If a dam, it may have needed the moving of some communities, e.g. for the Three Gorges Dam in China - many thousands re-homed.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 12y agoWater turbines do not produce any pollution when they are operating to produce electricity. The energy used to make the turbine however may have been generated from burning non renewable fuel sources like coal. These do pollute the environment. (and metal extraction for materials!)
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Why would a turbine be used instead of a water wheel?
a turbine would be used instead of a water wheel because a turbine does not use as much energy and it uses the wind to generate it.
How much does a water turbine cost?
£2.5m how many $$?
How much pollution do tourists make a year?
They do as much pollution as much the locals do.
What are some people trying to do about water pollution?
I hope not, there is too much water pollution as it is
Is there more than one type of pollution?
Yes, there are several types of pollution, including air pollution, water pollution, soil pollution, and noise pollution. Each type of pollution can have different sources and causes environmental and health concerns.
How much percent of land pollution is on earth?
water pollution is 14% in the world.
How much does it cost to build a water turbine?
AnswerA small home use Hydroelectric turbine costs about 5,000 if you want a good turbine and 2,500 dollars if you want a cheap but not efficient turbine.
How much wind energy does a turbine make in a year?
7000 watts
How is pollution affecting squirrels?
Pollution is not effecting animals much right now. I can say that it can make them a bit sick, but only if trash or polluted water is consumed. But otherwise they ar fine.
How much pollution is caused on Durga puja?
many pollution like air pollution,water pollution and green house gas global warming.........
How much pollution do wee al make in one year?
Not very much...tbh horses make more pollution than us humans...
How much pollution does a wind turbine produce?
Very little or none at all, they're one of the greenest electricity source.
