Low-head hydro power refers to hydroelectric power development where the head, the vertical drop between the water intake and the point of discharge, is typically less than 20 metres, though the precise threshold varies. Using only a low drop in a river or in tidal flows to generate electricity can provide a renewable energy source with a comparatively small environmental impact. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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Low-head hydro power refers to the development of hydroelectric power where the head is typically less than 20 metres, although precise
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Low-head hydro power refers to the development of hydroelectric power where the head is typically less than 20 metres, although precise definitions vary.
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