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What makes a hydroelectric dam efficient?
a hydroelectric dam is efficient because it generates power
Why are hydroelectric power plants almost twice as efficient as fossil fuels and nuclear power plants?
Hydroelectric power plants are almost twice as efficient as fossil fuels and nuclear power plants primarily due to their ability to convert kinetic energy from flowing water directly into electricity with minimal energy loss. They typically achieve efficiency rates of around 90%, while fossil fuel plants average around 33-45% and nuclear plants around 33% due to energy losses in heat conversion and mechanical processes. Additionally, hydroelectric systems utilize gravitational potential energy effectively, allowing for a more straightforward energy conversion process compared to the complex systems in thermal plants. This inherent efficiency makes hydroelectric power a highly effective renewable energy source.
Is fossil fuel used to produce hydroelectric power?
No, hydroelectric power is produced from the movement of water spinning a turbine. Fossil fuels (coal, oil and natural gas) produce energy by burning.
Why is fossil fuels worse then hydroelectric power?
Fossil fuels are worst than hydroelectric power because when they are burnt to harness their energy, they release CO2, a greenhouse gas, this enhances the effects of global warming and as once fossil fuels have been mined and burnt, they are gone and will not reacumilate again for millions of years whereas hydroelectricity doesn't burn any carbon, releasing no CO2 and hydroelectricity's original source of power will never run out, making it much more efficient.
What are good things about hydroelectric power?
they don't burn fossil fuels
Is hydroelectric power better than fossil fuels?
Hydroelectric power is better than fossil fuels because it is renewable. The water cycle ensures that there will always be water flowing downstream to turn turbines. Fossil fuels take millions of years to create.
What are the advantages of hydroelectric power over fossil fuel?
whatever you want the advantages to be.
What is one alternative to fossil fuel production of electricity?
Hydroelectric power is an alternative to production of electricity produced by fossil fuels
What are two alternatives to using fossil fuels for power?
Two alternatives are Hydroelectric and Geothermal.
What does a transformer do in a nuclear reactor?
The same thing as in a fossil fueled or hydroelectric power plant.
How water is used in coal generating power?
water is used for hydroelectric power it is not used for burning fossil fuels
Is hydroelectric energy more efficient than wind power?
Yes, but only because Hydroelectric generated electricity can be produced 24/7.
