Hydroelectric Power Plant Advantages

Question

List the advantages of Hydroelectric Power Plant.

Answer 1

Merits can be listed as follows:

a) Water being the renewable source of energy is cheapest and easily available.
b) There is no type any disposal problem.
c) Hydroelectric power plant does not pose any problem of air pollution.
d) Life of hydroelectric power plant is more as compared with the thermal power plant.
e) The stored water can be used for domestic purposes also.
f)  Less supervising staff is required for the operation.
e) Maintenance cost is less.