Question

Where is the largest hydro-electric power station located in Maharashtra?
(A) Koyna-Pofali
(B) Jayakwadi
(C) Lonavala
(D) Bhira

Answer 1

Hint: Hydroelectric power stations are constructed across water reservoirs. It harnesses the power of moving water to produce electricity. It is popular among the public electricity supply systems.

Complete answer:
Hydroelectricity is generated by harnessing the power of water in motion. The project to generate electricity from moving water is mostly based on the dams. The potential energy of water is converted to kinetic energy, which then turns a turbine on. Further with the help of a generator, Hydroelectricity is produced. Hydroelectricity is one among the renewable energy sources. According to the International Hydropower Association, 197 Hydroelectricity plants are developed by India. There are five large hydro-electric plants in India. The largest hydro-electric power station in Maharashtra is Koyna Hydroelectric. It is located in Koyna-Pofali.

Additional information:
Koyna Hydroelectric Project is one of India's largest hydro-electric power stations. Among the four dams under this project, the largest dam is built across the Koyna river, which is also a tributary of the 'Krishna' river. It comes under the Government of Maharashtra. This is the largest completed Hydroelectricity project in India. The total potential capacity of generating Hydroelectricity in the project is 1960MW.

Note:
-The average cost of Hydroelectricity is too less, as compared to other energy resources.
-This is mainly used in public electricity supply.
-The process of generating power doesn't emit carbon dioxide, but still is a threat to the ecosystem and biodiversity.