hydroelectric energy
1hydroelectric energy — energy supplied by the flow of water which powers a turbine which in turn powers a generator or dynamo …
2Hydroelectric spill generation — Hydroelectric generation in existence prior to January 1, 1998, that has no storage capacity and that, if backed down, would spill. This term also refers to a hydro resource that has exceeded or has inadequate storage capacity and is spilling,… …
3Energy storage — is the storing of some form of energy that can be drawn upon at a later time to perform some useful operation. A device that stores energy is sometimes called an accumulator. All forms of energy are either potential energy (eg. chemical,… …
4Hydroelectric power — The use of flowing water to produce electrical energy. U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary *** Electricity produced by falling water that turns a turbine generator. Also referred to as HYDRO.… …
5Energy Storage — The process of storing, or converting energy from one form to another, for later use; storage devices and systems include batteries, conventional and pumped storage hydroelectric, flywheels, compressed gas, and thermal mass …
6Energy policy of the United Kingdom — For energy use in practice, see Energy use and conservation in the United Kingdom The current Energy Policy of the United Kingdom is set out in the Energy White Paper of May 2007, building on previous work including the 2003 Energy White Paper… …
7Hydroelectric power in New Zealand — is the largest source of electricity generation in New Zealand.HistoryReefton was the first town with a reticulated public electricity supply from a significant hydroelectric plant. [ [http://www.med.govt.nz/templates/MultipageDocumentPage… …
8Energy resources of Iran — consist of the second largest oil reserves and the fourth largest natural gas reserves in the world. Iran is in a constant battle to use its energy resources more effectively in the face of subsidization and the need for technological advances in …
9Energy Policy Act of 2005 — Enacted by the 109th United States Congress Citations Public Law …
10Energy security of the People's Republic of China — concerns the need for the People s Republic of China to guarantee itself and its industries long term access to sufficient energy and raw materials. China has been endeavoring to sign international agreements and secure such supplies; its energy… …
