Renewable energy hydroelectric power

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The water in rivers and streams can be captured and turned into hydropower (HP), also called hydroelectric power. HP currently provides about 17% of the world s electricity supply, virtually all of Norway s electricity and more than 40% of the electricity nsed in developing countries. However, there is great potential in hydropower worldwide. Norway produces more than 99% of its electricity with hydropower. New Zealand nses hydropower for 75% of its electricity. HP provides more than 97% of all electricity generated by renewable sources. Other sources, biomass, geothermal, solar and wind account for less than 3% of renewable electricity production. When the electricity share of total energy consumption is considered, the increase becomes even more dramatic. 

Hydroelectricity, at present the most important of the clean, econonucally feasible, renewable energy options, can benefit from a water resources development project however, that is seldom the only benefit. It is clear, therefore, that hydro-power has an important role to play in the future, both in terms of energy supply and water resources development. 

These fuels (pure H2, H2-CO2, H2-CO-CO2) may also be produced from renewable energy sources, such as biomass, solar, windmill and hydroelectric power. 

The outlined perspectives of both nuclear and fossil fuel-derived energies are reason enough to promote alternative energy sources. As mentioned earlier, one of the chief renewable sources is water, and the generation of hydroelectric power is extensive on a global scale... 

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Hydroelectric power is a well-developed energy source. Today, hydropower provides about 19 percent of the world s electricity supply. Because it is a clean, renewable source of energy, hydropower should continue to serve as a vital energy source. 

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