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Exploring Hydropower

Exploring Hydropower. Water Cycle. Gravitational Energy. Harnessing Water Power. World’s First Hydropower Plant. Top Hydropower Producing States. 2011 (thousand megawatt hours). Washington 79,877 California 38,822 Oregon 36,568 New York 22,760 Idaho 12,281

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Exploring Hydropower

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  1. Exploring Hydropower

  2. Water Cycle

  3. Gravitational Energy

  4. Harnessing Water Power The NEED Project 2014

  5. World’s First Hydropower Plant

  6. Top Hydropower Producing States 2011 (thousand megawatt hours) • Washington 79,877 • California 38,822 • Oregon 36,568 • New York 22,760 • Idaho 12,281 Other major hydropower producing states include Montana, Arizona, Alabama, and South Dakota. They all produce over 5,000 Mwh annually.

  7. Top Hydroelectric Generation Countries 2011 Data: EIA

  8. U.S. Electricity Production 2011 Data provided by US EIA Net Generation by Energy Source

  9. The NEED Project 2014

  10. The NEED Project 2014

  11. The NEED Project 2014

  12. Advantages • Renewable Energy • Clean Energy Source • Domestic Energy Source • Generally Available As Needed • Provides Recreational Opportunities • Water Supply and Flood Control

  13. Power Plant Efficiency

  14. Coal vs. Hydro Kinetic Energy Conversion 35% 95%

  15. Possible Environmental Impacts • Fish Population • Quality and Flow of Water • Ecosystems of Rivers and Streams

  16. Other Disadvantages • Drought • Impact on Local Environment and Land Use • Preservation Concerns

  17. For More Information The NEED Project www.need.org info@need.org 1-800-875-5029 Energy Information Administration U.S. Department of Energy www.eia.gov The NEED Project 2014

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