Element system in hydropower energy except

In order to produce hydroelectricity, three things must be present, except

The turning of the generator rotor produces ...

Penstock is a long pipe or the shaft that carries the water flowing from the reservoir towards the power generation unit.

Water turbine is a rotary machine that converts kinetic energy and potential energy of water into mechanical work.

Intake or control gates is a barrier that stops or restricts the flow of water or underground streams

Larger diameter of the penstock, less electricity will be generated.

Water reservoir must be located lower than the rest of the dam structure.

Types of hydropower except

Storage hydropower is a large system that uses a dam to store water in a reservoir.

Construction dam can interfere the natural fish migration process andaffecting their populations.

Economic factor of hydropower energy except