Electricity generated at hydroelectric power stations is considered to be another form of solar energy. Explain.
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Coastal regions in many developing countries are only partially connected to continental electrical grids and lack of major power has left them less developed. Most coastal regions have a good renewable energy potential. In this context, one of these sources is ocean energy. Most ocean energy technologies fall under two categories , thermal energy from the sun’s heat and mechanical energy from the tides and waves. However, these plants have high costs, work under a variable load and have a variable output. A more recent technology, the offshore hydroelectric plant, was developed whereby steady electric power was generated from a recharging flow of water from the ocean. Co-locating solar with hydro to maximize the generation potential of the coastal site has motivated the development of a new technology called the coastal power plant. So, electricity generated at hydroelectric power stations is considered to be another form of solar energy.