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Hydroelectric Power

Hydroelectric Power. Jonathan Connelly, Serena Cheng, Ryan Dea, Josh Suh. History of Hydroelectric Power. Used by the Greeks 2000 years ago First state in America to use hydroelectric power: Wisconsin Roosevelt Dam (1905-1911) Niagara Falls. Politics of Hydroelectric Power.

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Hydroelectric Power

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  1. Hydroelectric Power Jonathan Connelly, Serena Cheng, Ryan Dea, Josh Suh

  2. History of Hydroelectric Power • Used by the Greeks 2000 years ago • First state in America to use hydroelectric power: Wisconsin • Roosevelt Dam (1905-1911) • Niagara Falls

  3. Politics of Hydroelectric Power • Requires government funding • Controversial issue with the placement of hydroelectric generators

  4. How Hydropower Works • Flows from the force of gravity • From steep drops • Similar to traditional coal-fired power plants

  5. How Hydropower Works cont.

  6. Turbine • Similar to those found in other plants • converts flowing water energy into mechanical energy, which then becomes electricity

  7. Physics of Hydro Power • Power = Flow x Head x Efficiency Head = difference in height between source and water output Flow = speed and volume of water • Installed capacity • Mean annual energy • Mean power output

  8. So. Cal. Production and Use • 2007: hydroelectric power comprised 14% of power produced • 400 hydroelectric power plants • Ranked third in production of hydro energy

  9. National Production • Comprised 7% of energy in 2009 • Provided 200,00-300,000 jobs • Hydropower production could double in U.S.

  10. Global Production • Leading nations: China, Brazil, Canada, U.S. • China’s production tripled • Norway: 95% of power produced by hydro power

  11. Advantages of Hydroelectric

  12. Renewability

  13. Demand & Response • Can generate more electricity at peak times by letting more water down • Pump water back up

  14. Environmental Impact • No direct CO2 emissions • The environment is affected. (primarily breeding fish)

  15. Disadvantages

  16. Cost of production • Average dam costs $3 billion • However, natural gas plants cost $20-100 million

  17. Locational Issues • Must be at a site where water naturally moves • The narrower the location, the less it costs

  18. Environmental Costs • Displaces water • Damages the surrounding areas • Building the dams never fully recover the land that was used

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