Hydroelectric Energy
Hydropower is considered a renewable energy resource because it uses the Earth's water cycle to generate electricity. The movement of water as it flows downstream creates kinetic energy that can be converted into electricity. A hydroelectric power plant converts this energy into electricity by forcing water, often held at a dam, through a hydraulic turbine that is connected to a generator. The water exits the turbine and is returned to a stream or riverbed below the dam.
Hydro-power plants are common throughout the entire world. Hydro-power is said to be one of the oldest energy sources around. As this process produces no direct waste, it is certainly one of the cleanest and greenest ways to generate electricity.
Hydroelectric generators are highly effective because they can operate around the clock, as long as water is available. They can be used in large Hydroelectric plants to generate thousands of Watts per hour and provide electricity to whole cities, or can be used in small hydro-power systems as a clean energy source to generate a couple hundred Watts for a small household.
For those considering the implementation of stand-alone solutions to power their home using hydroelectric energy, we suggest on checking some energy saving tips to use their electricity as efficiently as possible.
Also, you may be interested on visiting our energy glossary page for some basic concepts related to alternative energy sources.
Contact World Wide ENERGY, Inc.
No project is too small or too big for our highly specialized team. World Wide ENERGY, Inc. has a highly specialized professional team that can work with our clients providing support at any given stage of the development process or a hydroelectric plant. We can also locate the equipment, parts or supplies needed during a maintenance process of an already operative plant, or simply provide smaller hydroelectric generators or accessories for less ambitious hydro-power systems. We can help. Call us today at (936) 355-6000, fill our online form or send us an email at info@worldwideenergyinc.com and we will contact you back as soon as possible.
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