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What are the main disadvantages of H.E.P?

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The main disadvantages of H.E.P are:

  1. The location is very important for the construction of hydel power projects. Regions must be mountainous or hilly so that water falls from a height.
  2. The supply of water may fluctuate thus affecting the generation of electricity.
  3. Almost all the power projects face the problem of silting.

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