About Hydroelectric Power
Index
Title Page
Hydrologic cycle
% of use around the World
Effecincy
Renewable Reasource
Ecosystems
History
Bibliography

What is hydroelectric power?
Hydroelectric power is " the generation and distribution of electricity
derived from the energy of falling water" (info please.com).


How Does Hydro power work?
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What percent of the power generated is by hydro power?
"About one-tenth of the electric power in the United states"
 comes from hydro power (Ristinen).
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What is the efficiency?
The typical efficiency of a modern hydroelectric installation is 80-90%.
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Is hydroelectric power renewable?
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