and which country uses it the most and the least? place your sourcee
thanks
How much of a supply is there for hydroelectric energy?
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in the us, there is no more supply of hydropower, we will never build another hydro plant. Source, me and you can it to the bank. take it to the bank.
As for supply, see the link…
Whitch country uses the least? Iraq is dead last along with about 20 other countries. Ither because they are poor countries or they do not have abundant rivers.
1) Columbia 2) Brazil 3) Venezuela 4) Egypt 5)Canada/USA. The US could be number 3 all of the 7k dams in the US could produce power. All of these countries have lots of massive rivers this is why hydrolectic power is used there.
Hydro-electric energy comes from water sources. Generally found along rivers by damming them and channeling the water through generators. The main source of the water is glacial and snowpack runoff. There are some generation plants that utilize tidal movement, but there are few of these. It is an increasingly feasible method of utilizing the powers of the earth with less environmental impact. As global warming continues to recede the glacial mass, the power from damming rivers and streams diminishes; not to mention the impact damming has upon spawning fish and other environmental impacts attributed to building the dams.
Another option, is found within the hydro of hydro-electric. Hydrogen is the most plentiful element in the world. Hydrogen fuel cells may hld much potential. Check out the Honda website for some updates on the technology.
There are too many sources to list. Simply Google your topic and follow your mouse to the various sources. There is an infinite amount of information and also an infanite number of alternatives.
Good Luck, and have fun in your research. I hope it will answer your questions, and maybe even inspire you to help develop a truly environmentally effective energy source.