Hydroelectricity
- Hydroelectricity uses the Earth's water cycle to produce energy!
- Through the use of hydroelectric dams, water turns a turbine as it flows through the dam!
- The turning of this turbine converts kinetic energy of the flowing water into energy we can use!
Fun Facts!!
- Most widely used form of renewable energy!
- Hydropower is the main energy source for more than 30 countries!
Potential Problems with Hydroelectricity:
- Cannot be used in small areas
- Needs fast flowing water
- Requires the use of dams which can alter aquatic life and river ecosystems
- Droughts directly effect how much or how little energy is produced
- High initial building cost
- However, after dams are built they have a very low maintenance cost!
- Through the use of hydroelectric dams, water turns a turbine as it flows through the dam!
- The turning of this turbine converts kinetic energy of the flowing water into energy we can use!
Fun Facts!!
- Most widely used form of renewable energy!
- Hydropower is the main energy source for more than 30 countries!
Potential Problems with Hydroelectricity:
- Cannot be used in small areas
- Needs fast flowing water
- Requires the use of dams which can alter aquatic life and river ecosystems
- Droughts directly effect how much or how little energy is produced
- High initial building cost
- However, after dams are built they have a very low maintenance cost!