Small Hydro

{
  "id": "MLC-T-ENV-025801",
  "term": "Small Hydro",
  "field": "Environment",
  "definition": "1. In addition to very large hydro plants in the West, the United States has many smaller hydro plants. Like large plants, small-scale hydroelectric systems capture the energy in flowing water and convert it to electricity. Although the potential for small hydroelectric systems depends on the availability of suitable water flow, these systems can provide cheap, clean, reliable electricity where the resource exists.\n\n2. Hydropower projects that generate 10 MW or less of power.\n\n3. In addition to very large hydroelectric plants in the West, the United States also has many smaller hydroelectric facilities. Like large plants, small-scale hydroelectric systems capture the energy in naturally flowing water and convert it to electricity. Although the potential for small hydroelectric systems depends on the availability of suitable water flow, these systems can provide cheap, clean, reliable electricity where the resource exists.",
  "subject": "Air",
  "references": [
    "Clean Energy Glossary",
    "DOE Water Power Technologies Office Glossary of Hydropower Terms",
    "Adapted from GPP Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/small-hydro/"
}