Hydro Generation

Hydro power is the most important and widely used renewable energy resource in the world.

Hydro schemes provide a predictable, reliable and flexible source of power. They respond within seconds to a change in load - meaning they can be started, stopped or adjusted to meet consumer demand. This makes hydro power a perfect complement to wind generation.

Hydro schemes are also non-polluting - they do not require fossil fuels to run, avoiding problems associated with the rising cost of fuel and protecting our environment from unnecessary greenhouse gas emissions.

When people think of hydro projects, they often think of huge dams with serious consequences on the natural environment. MainPower is investigating small scale, minimal impact projects that do not require large dams or substantial civil works.

Hydro generation does not consume water - it just removes the energy from it, leaving our precious water resources available for other users.

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