Disadvantages of Hydroelectric Power Plant

State the disadvantages of Hydroelectric Power Plant.

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Demerits can be listed as:

a) Installation cost of plant is quite high.
b) Erection of the hydroelectric plant takes long time period.
c) The power produced by the hydroelectric power plant depends upon the amount of water, which in turn depends upon the precipitation.
d) Hydroelectric plants are situated nearby water sources and away from housing area. Hence transmission lines are required for the purpose of power transportation and distribution to the living. Hence, cost of transmission lines and transmission lines are other demerits.

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