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There is usually a large one off initial capital outlay, for example to build a dam. After that the electricity produced is almost zero cost.
Try adding upkeep, maintenance and various wages to that zero cost.
Merlin Ankunding
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∙ 16y agono hydroelectricity does not pollute the world because water is a natural resource. and yes hydroelectricity is expensive because it costs $165,000,000 dollars to build a dam.
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Is hydroelectric power more expensive than coal and oil?
no it is cheaper
How expensive is it to decommission a wind farm?
Considerably safer and cheaper then decommissioning a fossil fuel, nuclear or hydroelectric powerplant relatively expensive
Is hydroelectric energy a good source of power?
Yes.But I think it's pretty expensive.
T or f one disadvantages of hydroelectric power is that it is among the most expensive energy sources?
False, in fact hydroelectric is one of the cheapest form of energy available. the only possible expensive part if it is building the dam or whatever else the build
Is hydro electric dams more expensive then wind electricity?
Yes. In installation and construction a hydroelectric dam is more expensive generally. However, a hydroelectric dam will have the benefits of a more stabile delivery, longer life-time, and a much greater potential energy delivery.
Why aren't you using hydroelectric today?
becus we have not yet advanced to that level in technology yet and its also very expensive.
Is hydro power expensive?
Hydro power is expensive up front in a large scale but eventually pays for itself. This is particularly true with hydroelectric dams which power large areas.
Does hydroelectric power is expensive and creates air pollution?
no, in fact it is very cheap and creates no polution whatsoever.....but the dams are hard to take down though..
What is hydroelectric energy or hydroelectric power?
hydroelectric energy is energy that comes from water
Bad thing about hydroelectric energy?
It is very expensive to get started and the required lake behind the dam floods cropland, houses, roads, orchards, and so forth.
Why are hydro electric generating stations important?
Because hydroelectric plants are important because they provide a low poultion and cheap energy. The plants are expensive to build.
Why is hydoelectric renewable?
why is hydroelectric renewable why is hydroelectric renewable
