Hydroelectric Power Accounts for About 6% of the Primary Energy $1000 \mathrm { MW } _ { \mathrm { e } }$

question 17

Essay

Hydroelectric power accounts for about 6% of the primary energy used for electricity generation in the United States.
(a) If all of the viable undeveloped hydroelectric resources in the United States were implemented, what fraction of U.S. electricity needs would hydroelectric power satisfy?
(b) Approximately how many $1000 \mathrm { MW } _ { \mathrm { e } }$ coal-fired generating stations could be eliminated by existing and potential hydroelectric facilities? Assume a $60 \%$ capacity factor for all facilities.
(c) What would be the annual reduction in $\mathrm { CO } _ { 2 }$ emissions if hydroelectric power is considered carbon free?

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