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Hydroelectric power is used all the time. It has been estimated that hydroelectric power is responsible for up to 20% of the worlds electricity. A large percent of this from China.

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How is cruachan hydroelectric power station different to a normal hydroelectric power station?

Cruachan Power Station is a storage hydro-electric power station whereas a Normal Hydroelectric power station is produced and then used, no storage needed.


How is hydroelectric energy be used in homes and businesses?

Whether the electricity is generated by conventional power stations, or hydroelectric power generation, the electricity used in homes and businesses will still be the same, and used the same.


What is a dam How is it useful to us?

A dam is used to make an artificial lake in a river which can be used to generate hydroelectric power or as a reservoir.


Can you give me a sentence with the word hydroelectric power?

The process of using falling water to spin turbines is called hydroelectric power.


How does the steam power compare to power created by running water?

Steam power and hydroelectric power both convert energy into mechanical work but do so through different processes. Steam power relies on heating water to produce steam, which drives turbines, while hydroelectric power harnesses the kinetic energy of flowing water to turn turbines directly. Steam power can be generated from various fuel sources, making it versatile, but it often involves higher emissions compared to hydroelectric power, which is renewable and cleaner. However, hydroelectric power is limited by geographical conditions and water availability, whereas steam power can be generated almost anywhere with the right resources.

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Is hydroelectric power widely used?

true?


How is cruachan hydroelectric power station different to a normal hydroelectric power station?

Cruachan Power Station is a storage hydro-electric power station whereas a Normal Hydroelectric power station is produced and then used, no storage needed.


What is Hydroelectric power?

Moving water can be used to generate electricity in hydroelectric power stations.


Is moving water used to power generators?

Yes that's hydroelectric power.


How is hydroelectric energy be used in homes and businesses?

Whether the electricity is generated by conventional power stations, or hydroelectric power generation, the electricity used in homes and businesses will still be the same, and used the same.


How water is used in coal generating power?

water is used for hydroelectric power it is not used for burning fossil fuels


Is hydroelectric dams used to provide power for homes in Singapore Why?

Singapore does not use hydroelectric dams to generate electricity.


Why is the hydroelectric dam used to provide power for homes in Singapore?

Singapore does not use hydroelectric dams to generate electricity.


Why forebay is used in hydroelectric power plant?

draft tube


Hydroelectric energy not be used?

this question does not make much sence but yes hydroecectric power is used lots in many different countries. Infact the world get 19% of its energy from hydroelectric power


How was hydroelectric power made?

Hydroelectric power is made from water.


What is Hydroelectric power produced by?

Hydroelectric power is produced by running water.