Why dams are promoted? Give any one reason.
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Explanation:
1. Hydroelectricity is a renewable energy source.
Hydroelectricity uses the energy of running water, without reducing its quantity, to produce electricity. Therefore, all hydroelectric developments, of small or large size, whether run of the river or of accumulated storage, fit the concept of renewable energy.
2. Hydroelectricity makes it feasible to utilize other renewable sources.
Hydroelectric power plants with accumulation reservoirs offer incomparable operational flexibility, since they can immediately respond to fluctuations in the demand for electricity. The flexibility and storage capacity of hydroelectric power plants make them more efficient and economical in supporting the use of intermittent sources of renewable energy, such as solar energy or Aeolian energy.
3. Hydroelectricity promotes guaranteed energy and price stability.
River water is a domestic resource which, contrary to fuel or natural gas, is not subject to market fluctuations. In addition to this, it is the only large renewable source of electricity and its cost-benefit ratio, efficiency, flexibility and reliability assist in optimizing the use of thermal power plants.
Answer:
dams are one of a series of public infrastructure projects aimed at the economic development of a region, nation, or river basin, and are promoted as an important way to meet water, food, and energy needs and support economic development