Question

Difference between hydel
power and power from geothermal source

Answer 1

Hey frnd

Difference is that. The thermal power is produced by burning coal, petroleum or natural gas in thermal generator. ButHydro-electricity or hydel power isderived from the force of running water by means of dynamo driven by hydro-turbine. thermal power is non renewable but hydel power is renewable

Hope this helps u

Answer 2

Hey mate here is your answer

Hydel Power:

(i) It is generated by fast flowing water.

(ii) It uses renewable resources.

(iii) Initially it's cost is high but later it becomes cheaper.

(iv) It doesn't cause any pollution. E.g.: Bhakra Nangal project.

Thermal Power:

(i) It is generated by using coal, petroleum and natural gas.

(ii) It uses all non-renewable resources.

(iii) Its cost is very high and its production is very expensive.

(iv) It does cause pollution. E.g.: Badarpur thermal plant of Delhi.