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The environmental consequences are quite high.
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Does Ontario have hydro-electricity?
yesAnswer:The hydroelectric power plant at Niagara Falls Ontario is emblematic of hydroelectric power.The claim is that on September 30, 1882, the world's first hydroelectric power plant began operation on the Fox River in Appleton, Wisconsin. However, the Ontario electical power plant was built in 1881 at Niagara falls , under the leadership of Jacob Schoellkopf.The plant continues to operate at the site.
How many power plants are there in Pakistan?
As of August 2014, there were 84 hydroelectric dams and facilities in Pakistan. At that time about 40 other projects under construction.
What large structure is built to harness the power of hydro?
A dam combined with a hydroelectric power plant can trap water, allowing it to rise, and then generate electricity using the energy of the water as it drops, under the force of gravity, through pipes or channels, turning generator turbines.
Is hydroelectric good or bad for the environment?
Hydroelectric power does not pollute the water, and is more beneficial for the environment compared to a handful of other energy sources. It runs non-stop and is relatively cheap. However, the dams are too expensive to build. They may also interfere with fish and other life under the sea, and alter the environment around the dam.
Where can someone find a job with Hydroelectric Energy?
Hydroelectric energy jobs can be found all over the world and are classified under renewable energy jobs. There are designing, construction and maintenance job opportunities. The biggest demand is for environmental scientists and electrical and mechanical engineers. Also, technicians and skilled workers are needed to build and maintain hydro power systems.
You lost power to all inside lights power windows alarm radio rear wiper how do you fix this problem for your 2006 Chevy Trailblazer?
If you have jumped it out recently you arched it, or you jumped it from the fuse box, you need to replace the main fuse under the hood cost $3.00, I recently had to do this, it is easy and cheap
Largest Hydroelectric Power Plant in India?
i think, Nathpa Jhakri power plant on satlej river in HP,India having capacity of 1530 MW is largest hydro plant in india....the largest hydro electric power project in India (under progress) is SUBANSIRI HYDRO ELECTRIC PROJECT- 2000MW - ASSAM. SOMA ENTERPRISE LTD is doing this project under NHPC.KoynaMaharashtra MahaGenco 18 X 106.67 1,920MW
What are the production steps in a hydroelectric power plant?
A dam is built on the river and water gathers behind the dam.Water, under pressure, flows through pipes at the bottom of the dam, turning electricity generators.This electricity is fed into the grid and delivered to factories and households?
Are hydroelectric power plants environmentally friendly?
As a coin have two sides like this in this case also there are advantages and disadvantages. Hydroelectricity is renewable and causes no pollution. As the plants are submerged under water they breath anaerobically which release methane into air which causes green house effect.
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it is:P
Why has hydroelectricity come under criticism in recent years?
The environmental consequences are quite high.
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