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Depending on the size and construction, hydroelectric dams can capture up to 90% of the available energy. Smaller generators may provide as little as 50%.
A major consideration is the volume of particulates (silt) impounded by a dam. This may require some energy be allowed to escape.
What else can I help you with?
IS hydro electric power used in dams?
Dams can be used to produce hydro electric power
What is a real life example for hydro power?
Dams
Who made Hydro power dams?
Jesus Christ of Nazareth
What uses movement of water or wind to spin a turbine?
Hydroelectric power
What is the difference between Hydro Electricity and Wave Power?
Yes, hydro come from the Greek word for water, and wave power is classed as hydro power. Other kinds of hydro power are produced from the movement of water through dams, tides and rivers.
How does hydro power produce in dams?
Hydroelectricity is produced by water flower through water turbines in the dam creating electricty. Thus hydro-power.
Is hydro power expensive?
Hydro power is expensive up front in a large scale but eventually pays for itself. This is particularly true with hydroelectric dams which power large areas.
What are the disadvantage of hydro power?
Building dams can flood land and affect fish and wildlife
Is their a river dam?
There are many river dams, many are built to create hydro power.
What machines are used for hydroelectricity?
The primary machine used in hydro-electric power generation is the turbine. It's a main fixture of hydro dams.
How does New Zealand make most eclectricity?
Hydro Electric Dams, Geothermal, Wind Power
Why are dams built as part of large hydro power plants?
To gain a constant source of water.
