Disadvantages
The construction of hydro generation power plants may often be associated with the displacement of local citizenry and redeployment of land. Not surprisingly, this is often met with resistance and is a complicating element of the planning and construction process for project sponsors and regulators. In addition, there are the obvious environmental impacts associated with the construction process of building a large dam and the creation of its reservoir.
It is imperative that project sponsors work with local constituents. The relocation of indigenous people, flora, and fauna increases the project's complexities. The social and economic benefits derived from existing resource utilization may outweigh the advantages of locally generated ...
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