The Science of Energy: Resources and Power Explained

Hydroelectric Power: Electricity from Water (1x16)

Data de estreia: Mar 04, 2016

Hydroelectric power continues to be the planet's largest renewable source of electricity. In this lecture, Professor Wysession discusses the benefits of hydroelectric power (no CO2 production, free fuel) and drawbacks (environmental disruption); how hydroelectricity generation works; run-of-the-river and impoundment-style power plants; and the basics of the water cycle.