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Other Renewable
Energy Technologies

Hydroelectric

Technology Outline

Hydro power is an indirect form of solar power. The heat from the sun evaporates water from the sea, which falls as rain and finds its way into the rivers and ultimately back to the sea. Hydro power is harnessed by means of mechanical turbines.

Hong Kong does not have rivers with sufficient flow and head for large-scale hydroelectric generation. On the other hand, there are certain locations in the territory where it may be possible to install rather small hydroelectric installations.