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Yes, but only because Hydroelectric generated electricity can be produced 24/7.
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Is wind energy more efficient than hydroelectric energy?
Yes, but only because Hydroelectric generated electricity can be produced 24/7.
What type of energy is more efficient than fossil fuel energy?
renewable energy, for example solar energy, hydroelectric energy and Wind Energy.
Why is hydroelectric power more efficient than the use of coal or uranium?
Hydroelectric power is 100% efficient as there is no energy requirement to draw/start power production (outside of that to construct the materials of course). To start coal or uranium energy processes energy is required to start the process. These processes rely on heat from these energy sources to create steam which can run turbines which naturally lose energy released from these sources. Because not all of this energy is released in the form of thermal energy and because converting energy is intrinsically inefficient, these sources of power are currently less energy efficient. (actually hydroelectric plants are no more efficient than any other turbines, and possibly less than most highly efficient multi- stage compound condensing steam turbines. The efficiency is based upon how much of the energy passing through the turbine is converted to mechanical energy. Roughly 60% for the best designs.) Hydroelectric power has high start up costs, dam building [habitat flooding], and can only be built in specific areas (river valleys) as they take up vast quantities of space. ]
Does green electricity make more power than other methods?
No. Some forms of renewable energy (e.g. solar cells) are much less efficient than conventional energy sources. Modern coal and natural gas power plants are about as efficient as it is possible to make an energy source. Hydroelectric power plants are about the only renewable energy source with efficiency near coal and natural gas power plants.
Why should humans have more hydroelectric power?
Humans need more electricity, regardless of source. Hydroelectric and other renewable sources of energy are preferred to energy produced from the burning of fossil fuels.
What state produces the most hydroelectric power?
When the water is falling from height. The more the falling speed, the greater the energy.
Do machines use power to perform work in a more energy efficient manner?
Yes, a simple machine can create friction, and friction can create heat. You are converting mechanical energy to thermal energy.
Are power showers energy efficient?
Power showers are more energy efficient in most cases. In a power shower, only a pump is used to pump hot water from a boiler to the shower head as opposed to an electric shower, which has to heat up the water first before being used. Electric showers therefore are not as energy efficient as power showers.
What energy does Norway use?
Norway gets over 90 % of it's energy from hydroelectric power. Norway is a country with a lot of mountains and 40 % of the land area lies 600 metres or more above the sea level. Because of the mountains with plateaus and the climate, Norway is a country with perfect conditions for hydroelectric power.
Where in America is hydroelectric energy used most?
Switzerland, along with Austria and Luxembourg, are very much involved in using renewable energy sources to power their countries.
Is solar or plug-in patio lighting more energy efficient?
Solar lighting is more energy efficient because it uses the light from the sun to power itself rather than use the energy from an outlet in your home to gather enough energy to create an illuminating light source
Which activity helps solve the pollution problem through the use of new technology?
There are several: Using more energy efficient power generators Using more energy efficient machines New technology to remove or reduce emissions
