what are the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power plant????
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↪ADVANTAGE OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT ARE:-
=> No fuel required: One of the major advantages of the hydroelectric power plants is that they don’t require any fuel for producing power. they produce power by using renewable resource that is water.
=>No air-pollution is created: Since the hydroelectric power plants don’t burn any fuel no pollution is caused by them. It does not emit harmful gases and particulate matter, thus keeps the surrounding atmosphere clean and healthy for living.
=>Irrigation of farms: Water from the dams can also be used for the irrigation of farm lands thus producing the agriculture outputs throughout the year even in the areas where there is scanty or no rainfall.
=>Prevent flood:The dams also help prevent floods in the areas adjoining the large rivers.
↪DISADVANTAGE OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT ARE:-
=>It can be generated only in areas with heavy rainfall and sufficient supply of water.
=>Dams are expensive to build.
=>If rains are scarce, there might not be enough water to turn turbines.
=> No fuel required: One of the major advantages of the hydroelectric power plants is that they don’t require any fuel for producing power. they produce power by using renewable resource that is water.
=>No air-pollution is created: Since the hydroelectric power plants don’t burn any fuel no pollution is caused by them. It does not emit harmful gases and particulate matter, thus keeps the surrounding atmosphere clean and healthy for living.
=>Irrigation of farms: Water from the dams can also be used for the irrigation of farm lands thus producing the agriculture outputs throughout the year even in the areas where there is scanty or no rainfall.
=>Prevent flood:The dams also help prevent floods in the areas adjoining the large rivers.
↪DISADVANTAGE OF HYDROELECTRIC POWER PLANT ARE:-
=>It can be generated only in areas with heavy rainfall and sufficient supply of water.
=>Dams are expensive to build.
=>If rains are scarce, there might not be enough water to turn turbines.
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