Hydroelectricity
By Aaron And Erik...
What is hydroelectricity?
Hydroelectricity is a source of energy. Hyrdo comes from the Greek word water. Hydro meaning water Hydroelectricity is generated by the force of water. It's one of the cleanest sources of electricity on the planet, and it can be provided at a reasonable cost. Hyrdoelectricity plants have been in work for 50-100 years.
Why should you use it?
Hydroelectricity is the least polluting energy source on the planet. It can also contribute to the source of water. The way it works is that the hydroelectric power plant reservoirs collect rainwater which contributes to storing water for our community. Hyrdoelectricity will not run out like coal, and you will be able to use it for a lifetime.
How does it work?
Water is needed to run a hydroelectric power-generating unit. Water is held by a giant dam, forming a lake. The force of the water being released from the dam makes the giant giant turbine's blades spin. The turbine is connected to the generator that makes electricity as the blades spin. It then proceeds to travel to your homes by powerlines.
Saving for a lifetime
Hydroelectricity is the cheapest source of power in this day and age and will contiune being like that for a very long time because it is fully renewable. While others like coal will run out by the year 2130.
Advantages of using hyrdoelectricity
Hydroelectricity uses the energy of running water, without reducing its quantity or quality, to produce electricity. This means, all hydroelectric developments fit the concept of renewable energy.
Hydroelectric power plant reservoirs collect rainwater. In storing water, they protect the water tables and reduce our chances to floods and droughts.
Usually there is a lake that forms behind the dam and is able to be used for water sports and activities for pleasure.