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Hydroelectric energy is very efficient, yes? well the reason we dont use it more than we do is because hydroelectric isnt all good for the environment, or the economy.
Storage facilities can cause harm to the environment in surrounding areas. They can alter quality and amount of water flowing down the stream, which can affect plants, as well as aquatic and land based animals. Fish are killed from the spinning turbines in the river, although this can be avoided with the use of fish ladders and similar structures. Dams can block the migratory routes of fish such as salmon and others that live in the ocean, but come upstream to breed. When new dams are created, they can destroy the habitat of species in the surrounding areas, and even destroy forests. When these forests are destroyed, they produce methane, a potent greenhouse gas. C0 can also be emitted in the process of making the hydroelectric plants. Dams also reduce the flow of sediment and nutrient downstream, and they reduce the temperature of the water. These are the main arguments against hydropower.
What else can I help you with?
Is hydroelectric power more expensive than coal and oil?
no it is cheaper
South America produces more power using?
hydroelectric generation
Is hydroelectric energy more efficient than wind power?
Yes, but only because Hydroelectric generated electricity can be produced 24/7.
What two countries have more than half of their power from hydroelectric power?
Norway is one I guess Iceland is another.
What state produces the most hydroelectric power?
When the water is falling from height. The more the falling speed, the greater the energy.
Why should humans have more hydroelectric power?
Humans need more electricity, regardless of source. Hydroelectric and other renewable sources of energy are preferred to energy produced from the burning of fossil fuels.
What produces more power in South America than any other continents?
hydroelectric generation
What are some options for sustainable energy production?
There are many options for sustainable energy production, though often, more development and research is needed to make them viable on a large scale. Some options include solar power, wind power, hydroelectric power, and nuclear power.
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.
South America produces more power using than any other continent.?
hydroelectric generation
Why does New Zealand make more use of hydroelectric power than the UK?
It makes very good sense for New Zealand to make much more use of hydroelectric power than the UK because New Zealand has more lakes which are situated high above sea level than the UK.
What kind of power to South America use more than any other continent?
B. Hydroelectric generation
