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Why do hydroelectric power stations have to be built in hilly areas?
I don't know about hilly areas (many stations are next to dams), but they have to be built where the water flows through the turbines by gravity (i.e., does not have to be pumped).
Why are there few hydroelectric power stations in UK?
because the conditions for a hydroelectric power stations in the uk aren't right so only a few can be built.
Why is the control gate built near the dam in hydroelectric power stations?
for the passage of flood discharge
How many hydroelectric power stations are there in Britain?
There are around 2,000 hydroelectric power stations in Britain. These power stations generate renewable energy by using the flow of water in rivers and streams to turn turbines and produce electricity.
Are hydroelectric power stations only found in flat areas?
You need a difference in height to drive the water turbines, so usually a dam is built with the power house at a lower level than the artificial lake formed by the dam. A flat area would not be any use, but you don't need a mountainous one either, just a few hundred feet in elevation.
Is it a better option to produce electricity as compared to hydroelectric power stations?
Hydroelectric power stations certainly have their advantages and disadvantages, as do all forms of electrical generation. Probably the best solution is to use a combination of different means of producing electricity, with hydroelectric stations as part of the mix.
What is hydroelectric power stations?
A power station that harnesses power from running water.
What are the three main power stations?
The three main types of power stations are thermal power stations, hydroelectric power stations, and nuclear power stations. Thermal power stations generate electricity by burning fossil fuels, while hydroelectric power stations harness the energy of flowing water. Nuclear power stations utilize nuclear fission to produce heat, which is then converted into electricity. Each type has its own advantages and environmental considerations.
What is Hydroelectric power?
Moving water can be used to generate electricity in hydroelectric power stations.
Is there electricity in Zambia?
There is electricity in much of the urban areas of Zambia. Hydro power is provided from the power stations at Kariba North, Victoria Falls and Kafue. Many rural parts of the country run on diesel power stations and many are now coming onto solar power.
Why were many dams built in Oklahoma?
hydroelectric power.
Was the first hydroelectric power plant was built at Hoover Dam?
No, the first hydroelectric power plant was not built at Hoover Dam. The first commercial hydroelectric power plant was established in 1882 at Appleton, Wisconsin. Hoover Dam, which was completed in 1936, is one of the largest and most famous hydroelectric facilities, but it came much later in the development of hydroelectric power.
