Mini-Hydel Plants Advantage Over Large Plants
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Question (English)
Mini-hydel plants have which advantage over large hydroelectric projects?
- Higher power generation
- They do not change land use patterns and avoid transmission loss ✓ Correct
- They are cheaper to build
- They work in deserts
Explanation:
Correct Answer Explanation
Mini-hydel plants do not change the land use pattern and can avoid the need for large-scale transmission towers and cables, thus reducing transmission loss.
Key Points:
- They generate enough power for local demands.
- They are environment-friendly.
- They use energy of perennial mountain streams.
Why Other Options Are Wrong
- A: Large plants generate more power.
- C: Cost comparison not the main advantage.
- D: They need mountain streams, not deserts.
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