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Why is water as a source of energy more important than coal and petroleum |
| Answer» HYDRO-electricity:It is produced from water which is a RENEWABLE resource. For generating hydro electricity water is released at great FORCE from a high head, and hence dams are constructed ACROSS RIVERS to store water. Other sources of energy namely coal; petroleum and gas are non-renewable resources. Hydro-electricity accounts for 25 per cent of total electricity produced in India. The hydel energy will play a major role in the prosperity of India in future. | |