Learing About Hydropower by https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum Finding out more about hydropower en-us 2018-05-23 12:57:57 UTC 2023-03-02 06:13:05 UTC hello@padlet.com What is hydro power? jteixeira20st https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263009244 Hydroelectric power is a key part for development and wealth for nations with large amounts of river water and the economic resources to build dams. Hydropower  is renewable, pollution-free alternative to other forms of producing electricity. It is largest and oldest renewable energy source for electricity generation in U.S. ]]> 2018-05-23 13:00:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263009244 benefits of hydro power jteixeira20st https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263009412 Hydro-power is fueled by water- its clean- doesn’t pollute air like power plants. Hyrdro-power is domestic source of energy- allows each state to produce their own energy without being reliant on international fuel sources. Impoundment hydropower creates reservoirs that offer a lot of recreational opportunities.Some hydropower facilities can go from zero power to maxim output- quickly generate electricity. Flood control, irrigation and water supply. ]]> 2018-05-23 13:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263009412 costs of hydropower jteixeira20st https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263009472 Once a dam has been built and the equipment is installed the energy just comes from flowing water is free. Harnessing the power of water is the cheapest form of energy. Depending on how much power the system outputs is what determines the cost of building. It ranges from about $224,315 to $212,369,600.]]> 2018-05-23 13:00:44 UTC https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263009472 how hydropower works jteixeira20st https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263009569 Hydropower relies on the water cycle.]]> 2018-05-23 13:00:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263009569 history of hydropower jteixeira20st https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263009620 Dam building for hydroelectric power began in the 1930s in the U.S. The federal government constructed dams as public projects to  employ people and end the economic depression. The dam construction peaked in 1960, 3123 dams were finished in a year. Hydropower was used with paddle wheels to help grind grain.]]> 2018-05-23 13:01:09 UTC https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263009620 Hydropower assesment jteixeira20st https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263015366 2018-05-23 13:16:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/263015366 Hydropower Article jteixeira20st https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/264400867 2018-05-30 00:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/264400867 Facts about Hydropower jteixeira20st https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/264401785 - Hydropower produces 16% of world's electricity 80% of worlds renewable electricity
-  Most flexible source of power generation available
-Residents that get their electricity from hydropower have lower energy bills
- They hydro prices down depends on unpredictable change is fuel costs
- Hydropower accounts for 6.5% of the total U.S utility-scale electricity generation
-44% of total utility-scale electricity generation from renewable energy]]> 2018-05-30 01:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/264401785 How it works? jteixeira20st https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/264490935  It is produced from moving water. The volume of water flow and the change in election determines the amount of available energy in moving water. Water flows through a pipe and pushes against and turns the blades in the turbine to spine the generator to produce electricity. Hydropower relies on the water cycle. Solar energy heats the water on the surface of rivers, lakes, and oceans and that causes the water to evaporate. Water vapor condenses into cloud and falls as precipitations. Precipitation collects in streams and rivers, which empty into oceans and lakes ]]> 2018-05-30 11:02:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/264490935 Refrences jteixeira20st https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/264518664 2018-05-30 13:17:39 UTC https://padlet.com/jteixeira20st/1t56zcqbnvum/wish/264518664