The main limitations associated with hydro plants are as follows:
1.The generation of power in a hydro plant is dependent upon the availability of water in its reservoir.Since more than 70% of the annual run-off in India takes place during 3-4 monsoon months,it is necessary to build suitable storage reservoir schemes so as to store water during monsoon period for utilization in non monsoon months.Hydroelectric projects involve huge amount of civil engineering works.
2. Sites for hydro projects are specific.A hydro project requires a very large area for which land is to be acquired from the local populations.This creates many problems like rehabilitation of persons whose lands are acquired and to provide them alternative jobs.
3.Forest clearances pose considerable problems.The flora and fauna in the area is greatly affected.
4.There is a loss of land suitable for agriculture.
5.The time required for the completion of a hydro power projects is very long because of the factors mentioned above.
6.The capital cost of a hydro plant is much higher as compared to thermal plant.
7.The inter-state disputes in sharing water resources are responsible for delaying hydroelectric development.
1.The generation of power in a hydro plant is dependent upon the availability of water in its reservoir.Since more than 70% of the annual run-off in India takes place during 3-4 monsoon months,it is necessary to build suitable storage reservoir schemes so as to store water during monsoon period for utilization in non monsoon months.Hydroelectric projects involve huge amount of civil engineering works.
2. Sites for hydro projects are specific.A hydro project requires a very large area for which land is to be acquired from the local populations.This creates many problems like rehabilitation of persons whose lands are acquired and to provide them alternative jobs.
3.Forest clearances pose considerable problems.The flora and fauna in the area is greatly affected.
4.There is a loss of land suitable for agriculture.
5.The time required for the completion of a hydro power projects is very long because of the factors mentioned above.
6.The capital cost of a hydro plant is much higher as compared to thermal plant.
7.The inter-state disputes in sharing water resources are responsible for delaying hydroelectric development.
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