Clean energy: Govt asked not to ignore hydroelectric power
It allows every country to produce its own energy
It allows every country to produce its own energy. PHOTO: FILE
ISLAMABAD:
The government should not ignore hydroelectric power which is the cheapest source of electricity generation, the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders (ICST) said on Friday.
“Hydroelectric power is fuelled by water, so it is a clean fuel source, which means it won’t pollute the air like power plants that burn fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas,” it said.
“Hydroelectric power is a domestic source of energy, allowing every country and province to produce its own energy without being reliant on international fuel sources, which are costly and unpredictable,” said ICST Patron Shahid Rasheed Butt in a statement.
He said energy generated through hydroelectric power relied on the water cycle, which was driven by the sun, making it a renewable power source, hence it was a more reliable and affordable source than fossil fuels that were rapidly depleting.
“Hydroelectric power needs reservoirs that offer a variety of recreational opportunities, notably fishing, swimming and boating,” Butt said.
Most power installations are required to provide some public access to the reservoir to allow the public to take advantage of these opportunities, he added.
The ICST patron, building a case for hydel power, said some hydroelectric power facilities could quickly go from zero to maximum output, which was not the case in the electricity generated through fossil fuel.
“Hydroelectric power plants can supply electricity to the grid immediately; they provide essential back-up power during major outages or disruptions.”
Hydroelectric power provides a number of benefits, such as flood control, irrigation and water supply, he added.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 23rd, 2016.
The government should not ignore hydroelectric power which is the cheapest source of electricity generation, the Islamabad Chamber of Small Traders (ICST) said on Friday.
“Hydroelectric power is fuelled by water, so it is a clean fuel source, which means it won’t pollute the air like power plants that burn fossil fuels, such as coal or natural gas,” it said.
“Hydroelectric power is a domestic source of energy, allowing every country and province to produce its own energy without being reliant on international fuel sources, which are costly and unpredictable,” said ICST Patron Shahid Rasheed Butt in a statement.
He said energy generated through hydroelectric power relied on the water cycle, which was driven by the sun, making it a renewable power source, hence it was a more reliable and affordable source than fossil fuels that were rapidly depleting.
“Hydroelectric power needs reservoirs that offer a variety of recreational opportunities, notably fishing, swimming and boating,” Butt said.
Most power installations are required to provide some public access to the reservoir to allow the public to take advantage of these opportunities, he added.
The ICST patron, building a case for hydel power, said some hydroelectric power facilities could quickly go from zero to maximum output, which was not the case in the electricity generated through fossil fuel.
“Hydroelectric power plants can supply electricity to the grid immediately; they provide essential back-up power during major outages or disruptions.”
Hydroelectric power provides a number of benefits, such as flood control, irrigation and water supply, he added.
Published in The Express Tribune, July 23rd, 2016.