What is hydro energy Explain the principle of generating electricity from hydro energy How much hydr...

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What is hydro energy Explain the principle of generating electricity from hydro energy How much hydro electric power is generated in India

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Hydro energy is the kinetic energy possessed by flowing water.

The principle of generating electricity from hydro energy-water flowing from higher altitudes is accumulated at a dam placed at a height. This water is made to fall on a water turbine that is positioned near the base of the dam. The shaft of the turbine is in contact with the armature of a dynamo or an electric generator.

Approximately 14% of the total electricity is generated by the hydroelectricity

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