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Which renewable energy is most widely used today?
hydroelectric power
Is hydroelectric power the least widely used energy source today?
I don't know for certain but I expect wind power is the least widely used (wave power and tidal power are not used commercially at all yet, I believe). A lot depends on your definition of 'widely used'. Do you mean megawatts generated in a given time?
What is the name given to electricity generated by water moving through a turine?
"Hydroelectric power" is most widely used, but "hydroelectricity" is recommended.
How often is hydroelectric power used?
Hydroelectric power is used all the time. It has been estimated that hydroelectric power is responsible for up to 20% of the worlds electricity. A large percent of this from China.
How is cruachan hydroelectric power station different to a normal hydroelectric power station?
Cruachan Power Station is a storage hydro-electric power station whereas a Normal Hydroelectric power station is produced and then used, no storage needed.
Is nuclear energy widely used as an energy source in the world?
It is widely used but not as much as hydrocarbons and hydroelectric. Japan has extensive nuclear facilities, Europe has many.
What is Hydroelectric power?
Moving water can be used to generate electricity in hydroelectric power stations.
Which is the world's largest hydroelectric power plant?
Hydropower is one of the oldest and most widely-used renewable sources of energy. China, the world's largest producer of hydroelectricity, operates two of the 10 biggest hydroelectric power plants in the world, including the world's largest Three Gorges project. http://www.power-technology.com/features/feature-the-10-biggest-hydroelectric-power-plants-in-the-world/
Is moving water used to power generators?
Yes that's hydroelectric power.
How is hydroelectric energy be used in homes and businesses?
Whether the electricity is generated by conventional power stations, or hydroelectric power generation, the electricity used in homes and businesses will still be the same, and used the same.
How water is used in coal generating power?
water is used for hydroelectric power it is not used for burning fossil fuels
Why forebay is used in hydroelectric power plant?
draft tube
