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1 By Alex Kim & Bradley Uyemura Honorable Mention - Joshua Kim
Hydropower By Alex Kim & Bradley Uyemura Honorable Mention - Joshua Kim

2 How does hydropower work?
Energy of moving water --> electricity

3 What is this energy best suited to do?
electricity...

4 How realistic is hydropower?
20% of the world's electricity production 2400 hydropower dams in the US 95% efficiency of turbines

5 How much will we use this in the future?
Hydroelectric power has been maxed out in the United States--not the case in most other countries. True future of hydroelectric power worldwide depends on scientists to make technological breakthroughs.

6 Pros One of greenest Little maintenance
Combined cost slightly > fossil fuel plant Built over dams Flexible Safe

7 Cons Water source is required Strong river must be dammed Destructive
Environmental Harm Dependant

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