Question

Difference between tharmal power plant and hydro power plant

Answer 1

Explanation:

A thermal power plant is a power station in which heat energy is converted to electric power. In most, a steam-driven turbine converts heat to mechanical power as an intermediate to electrical power.

Hydropower plants convert potential energy into mechanical energy through water turbines, which then generate electricity.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:Difference between Thermal Power and Hydel Power. The thermal power is produced by burning coal, petroleum or natural gas in thermal generator. But Hydro-electricity or hydel power is derived from the force of running water by means of dynamo driven by hydro-turbine.