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No it is its own source of energy

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Q: Is hydroelectric energy a fossil fuel?
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Why is hydroelectric source of energy better than fuels for generating electrical energy?

hydroelectric energy is free to the fuel fossil


Is hydroelectric fossil fuel?

No, hydroelectricity is a Alternative energy resource.


What is the difference between solar geothermal nuclear fossil fuel hydroelectric energy?

they arn't the same type of energy


What type of energy is more efficient than fossil fuel energy?

renewable energy, for example solar energy, hydroelectric energy and Wind Energy.


Is fossil fuel used to produce hydroelectric power?

No, hydroelectric power is produced from the movement of water spinning a turbine. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) produce energy by burning.


Why are hydroelectric power and wind power called clean energy?

Because neither burns fossil fuel to create energy, and neither causes pollution.


How efficient is hydroelectric power compared to fossil fuel?

Hydroelectric power is about 90% efficient while fossil fuels are about 60% efficient.


What type of power stations do not use chemical energy?

Fossil-fuel power stations, hydroelectric power stations and nuclear power stations.


What are the advantages of hydroelectric power over fossil fuel?

whatever you want the advantages to be.


Is nuclear a fuel or a fossil fuel?

Nuclear energy is not a fossil fuel or any fuel at all. Radiation is used to create energy. The energy is "the Fuel" petroleum


What is one alternative to fossil fuel production of electricity?

Hydroelectric power is an alternative to production of electricity produced by fossil fuels


What is the defeniton of a fossil fuel power plant?

A fossil fuel power plant is a system of devices for the conversion of fossil fuel energy to mechanical work or electric energy