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They are built on flat land because the dams in the power station cannot be tilted.This is because the dam would be tilted and wouldn't be secure to build.
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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.
How many hydroelectric power stations are there in Britain?
There are hundreds of hydroelectric power stations in England.
Why is the control gate built near the dam in hydroelectric power stations?
for the passage of flood discharge
What is hydroelectric power stations?
A power station that harnesses power from running water.
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.
Can traditional power stations be switched on and off at will?
No, they can't, they have to be powered up and down over several hours - especially nuclear power stations. This is why hydroelectric power stations are so useful to deal with surges in power demand, they can go from zero to full in seconds - Dinorwig Hydroelectric powerstation is the fastest, taking 12 seconds to go from 0 - 1,320 mw.
Which parts of the UK are best for building hydroelectric power stations?
i don't now so haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa
