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Answer» The differences between thermal power and hydel power project are given below: | Thermal Power | Hydel Power | | (i)It is generated by using coal, petroleum and natural gas. | (i) It is generated by fast flowing water | | (ii) Thermal power stations use nonrenewable fossil fuels for generating electricity. | (ii) Hydel power stations use renewable sources of energy. | | (iii) Thermal power plants can be set up at any place. | (iii) Hydel powers plants are usually set up near the sources of energy. | | (iv)They affect environment badly because they cause air pollution. | (iv)They are environment friendly because they do not cause any pollution. |
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