According to statistics, hydropower accounts for the largest share with an installed capacity of 1,172 GW, wind and solar energy account for most of the remainder with capacities of 564 GW and 480 GW respectively.
With Australia wrestling with how to secure its energy supply, we've found we can make the switch to affordable and reliable clean power" said Professor Blakers from the ANU Research School of Engineering. The answer is pumped hydro storage.
The wind-hydro plant will be the first of its kind, and it’s set to be fully operational by 2018.
The stunning hydroelectric plant in Norway generates clean energy without ruining the view of its mountain surroundings.
A new hydropower station tucked deep below a Swiss alpine peak will eventually ramp up to generate enough electricity for one million households.
