Friends, today in this article we will know about the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power plants. I am going to give information about all these in a very good way. So let’s start.
Advantages-
- Along with the production of electric power, these power houses provide water for irrigation and drinking and also do the work of flood control.
- It can be started immediately.
- It does not require fuel, due to which smoke etc. is not produced and as a result the atmosphere is not polluted.
- Its operating cost is very low.
- The power house is very clean because no fuel of any kind is used in it.
- It does not have emergency losses.
- Its operation and maintenance charges are low and the life of these power houses is long.
- The structure of power houses is simple and strong.
- There is very little need for more skilled engineers and technicians for its operation.
- If there is proper maintenance, the efficiency of the power house does not change with time.
- Very large machines can be used for power generation.
Disadvantages-
- A lot of money has to be spent on its dam and machines at the time of construction.
- It takes more time to set it up.
- Being far from the load centers, there is a lot of expenditure on the transmission line.
- Power generation can be affected due to long dry season.
What did you learn today:-
Now you must have known the advantages and disadvantages of hydroelectric power plants. You must have got the answer to all these questions well.
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