Principle

  • Generates electricity by placing a turbine in the path of flowing water.
  • Functions very similar to Wind Turbines

Pros

  • But more efficient that wind / generate more power for less size.
  • Since water is denser than air, water turbines can generate significant power even at low water speed.
  • Almost no damage to the ecosystem.
    • Likely: because the turbines are placed where water speed is high, relatively less sediment is formed and less fish habit that area.

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