Sentences with phrase «cost hydroelectric generation»

Negative prices occurred in the Northwest during the spring and early summer when low - cost hydroelectric generation exceeded local demand by a wide margin.

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The project which is estimated to cost $ 100 billion, and if completed would be the world's largest hydroelectric plant is more than twice the power generation of the Three Gorges Dam in China.

Since that time, major technological advances have reduced the cost of thermal - power generation, while the cost of developing more remote hydroelectric sites has increased.

While every market is unique, it is clear that wind energy can compete on cost with virtually all forms of new electricity generation, including nuclear, hydroelectric, and coal - fired power.

and maintenance costUS $ 36 billion, — lowest maintenance costs - rivals hydroelectric power World Wind Energy Association predicts 160 MW generation of electricity by 2010 / stations will be 35 megawatts - 45 % increase from the existing stations.