key words Flashcards
(3 cards)
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hydro(electric) power
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Electricity generated by turbines that are driven by moving water.
2
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sustainable energy supply
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Energy that can potentially be used well into the future without harming future generations. Sustainable energy is the combination of energy savings, energy efficiency measures and technologies, as well as the use of renewable energy sources.
3
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micro-hydro scheme
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A small-scale hydro-electricity scheme that produces renewable electricity by turbines that are driven by moving water.