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Q: Why are many hydro electric power plants in mountains?
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How many hydro electric power plants are there in india?

34


What are the types of electric power plants?

Nuclear, Thermal, Hydro, Windmill.


What industries rely on hydro power?

Electric power industry and manufacturing rely on hydro power. Most of the electricity that is generated by hydroelectric plants in the United States of America use hydro power.


Is hydro electric power a popular energy source to use?

Yes, it's popular in countries with rivers and mountains. Hydro-electric power needs dams and river valleys. Australia's state of Tasmania gets 66% of its electricity from hydro power (and 20% from wind).


Was hydro-power used in 1900?

The reason that there are so many towns in the Piedmont of the Appalachian mountains is because the mills that relied upon the water falls. Hydro-electric maybe not but hydro-power, yes.


What are some safety issues for hydro electric power plants?

eletrical safety issues


IS hydro electric power used in dams?

Dams can be used to produce hydro electric power


How is hydro power obtained?

1.Water is collected at a certain height in huge reservoirs. 2.This water,which has lot of potential energy 3.The energy of falling water is used for generating electricity in hydro-electric power stations 4.In hydro-electric power plants turbines are used to convert the energy of falling water into mechanical energy 5.Hydro-electric power plants have least operating cost 6.They are free from environmental problem


Is Guyana a hyddroelectricity country and why?

Guyana cannot be considered a hydro electric country - it has several small hydro plants scattered throughout the country; but the major power station is still fuel based. A major hydro electric power station is planned with neighboring Suriname.


What is the meaning of hydro energy power plant?

hydro electric power plant


What electric power is made from moving water?

Hydro Electric Power


State two uses of running water?

1. you can use it to power hydro electric power plants. 2. this one i don't know