A list over the pros and cons of hydroelectric energy (hydroelectricity). Is Hydroelectricity green? What happens when we intervine with natural water flow? read more
Hydroelectric Energy Pros and Cons Last updated February 21, 2014 by Mathias Aarre Maehlum 20% of the world’s electricity consumption in 2006 was generated with hydroelectricity (generating electricity from hydropower), the most used renewable energy source in the world. read more
Cons. However there are some disadvantages to hydropower too: Environmental impact: before producing hydropower it is necessary to build a dam, changing water levels and flooding large areas. It is also necessary to build roads and power lines. read more