1. Hydroelectric Energy Andrew Dyar Riley McBrearty Osric Nagle POE Block 3

2. Classification Hydroelectric energy is an inexhaustible energy source. As long as it has a lasting amount of water Some plants with run water back through to the reservoir

3. How is it usable? Hydroelectric dam model Reservoir

4. Construction & Operation Costs A hydro powered generator can cost as little as one tenth of a solar energy generator. Produces the same energy Low maintenance and operation costs Very high investment cost Still cheapest out of fossil fuels and renewable energy

5. Special transmission or transportation? No transportation Going from kinetic, running water, to electrical energy Water turns turbine

6. Global Distribution Asia: China Europe Americas North South

7. Environmental issues, problems & benefits Not all hydroelectric dams are built the same. Does not pollute the environment. Large reservoirs: increase heat of water influence wildlife inundate surrounding land/wetland habitat can exhibit sedimentation create erosion

8. Harnessing hydrokinetic energy Kinetic energy of moving water.

9. Harnessing hydrokinetic energy Draws energy from currents, tidal ebbs/flows, and waves. Criteria: withstand turbulent environment environmentally friendly US Department of Energy funds research on hydrokinetic energy.

10. Harnessing hydrokinetic energy

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