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Hydroelectric Power:

A Clean and Sustainable Energy Source

Hydroelectric power is a clean and sustainable energy source that has been used for over a century. It is generated by harnessing the power of moving water to turn turbines, which in turn generate electricity. Hydroelectric power plants are typically located near rivers, dams, or other bodies of water that have a significant drop in elevation.

 

Hydroelectric power is a clean energy source because it does not produce any greenhouse gases or other pollutants. It is also a renewable energy source because it relies on the natural water cycle to generate electricity.

 

Economic Impact

 

Hydroelectric power is an important source of energy worldwide. According to the International Energy Agency, hydropower accounts for over one-third of the total installed renewable capacity worldwide 1. In 2020, hydropower supplied 17% of global electricity generation, making it the single largest source of low-carbon power – and more than all other renewables combined.

 

How Acd America Corporation has helped improve the processes in this area?

 

ACD America has helped the hydroelectric power industry by providing high-quality valves and spare parts. Their products are designed to meet the most stringent requirements of critical applications in the oil, gas, chemical, and petrochemical industries. Some of their products include:

 

 

These technologies and services have helped to improve the efficiency and reliability of hydroelectric power plants, ensuring that they can continue to provide clean and sustainable energy for years to come.

 

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Worldwide Statistics

China is the largest producer of hydroelectricity, followed by Canada, Brazil, and the United States.

Hydropower accounts for over one-third of the total installed renewable capacity worldwide.

Global installed hydropower capacity rose by 1.6% to 1,330 gigawatts in 2020.