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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.
What is hydroelectric power stations?
A power station that harnesses power from running water.
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?
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.
Why do you think that hydro stations are always in mountainous areas?
Hydroelectric power is created by water falling against a turbine by the force of gravity. If the water doesn't have a high place to fall from, there won't be any power.
Why does tidal power stations cost more than hydroelectric power stations?
Tidal power stations require specialized technology to capture energy from changing tides, which is still in the early stages of development and more expensive to build and maintain compared to traditional hydroelectric power stations. Additionally, tidal power stations face more technical challenges due to the harsh marine environment, increasing their construction and operation costs.
