 Hydroelectric energy is the generation of electricity by means of running or falling water. The running or falling water will drive a mechanical device a waterwheel or a turbine which in turn will drive an electrical generator to produce electricity. In countries where you have those natural resources they build Hydroelectric Power plants to produce electricity. If you live in an area where there is a continuing flow of streaming or falling water, you can also build your mini plant making use of the water force. This form of alternative energy produce no waste is self replenish and is considered clean energy. The energy can also be used to drive   No rainfall can influence the production of electricity. For large hydroelectric plants a dam is made to make a reservoir of water, the stream of water is then controlled to the turbines. The turbine drives a generator. Large scale hydro has his impact on ecology of the river upstream from the dam and blocks the natural migration of fish up and down the river.  The Three Gorges Dam in China, the largest hydroelectric power station in the world, with an electric capacity of 18,300 MegaWatt is situated on the Yangtze River.  Itaipu Dam on the Brazil-Paraguay border, located on the Paraná River has an electric capacity of 14,000 MW.  Guri Dam is located on the Caroni River in the state Bolívar in Venezuela. Its installed electric capacity is 10,235 MegaWatt. If you like to contribute to our Website or give your comment or opinion or even tell us what else you want to see on this site, you can click here --->Contact Us. Do You Have a Hydroelectric Energy Story To Tell? Tell It Here!Join the greening process of this planet. Help bring the awareness to people about the importance of greening the world. Write a review of your adventures and live again your beautiful moments. Share pictures related to your story. The tips you can give the visitors. Visitors are eager to read your story and so do we. Your story will have a unique page on this site as soon it is approved. Your story must be YOURS and original, not copied. Visitors:  Return to Home page from this page Hydroelectric energy |
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