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Renewable Energy > WaterThe power of water is already used in hydroelectric plants to generate electricity. Recently more people have been using water on a smaller scale to generate electricity without the problems and costs involved with fossil fuels or large dams. Small-scale water power is one of the most environmentally friendly ways to make electricity. |
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| Hydro power uses the form of falling water (gravity) to produce useful power. This falling water is directed through a turbine, causing it to spin. The spinning turbine is coupled to a generator, which produces energy. Small-scale hydro systems offers several advantages. The generation process produces no pollution. It doesn't require a large dam or reservoir; some systems can be powered by only a small stream. So a little bit of water goes a long way. | ||
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