Abstract :
The development of hydropower´s clean, renewable potential can play a key role in meeting Canada´s growing electricity needs while reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and air pollutants. The paper gives an overview of hydroelectric power development in Canada and the favorable factors that make hydroelectric power suitable in Canada.
Keywords :
air pollution; environmental factors; hydroelectric power; Canada; air pollutant reduction; greenhouse gas reduction; hydroelectric power; renewable power; Environmental economics; Hydroelectric power generation; Nuclear power generation; Petroleum; Power generation; Power generation economics; Solar power generation; Water pollution; Water resources; Wind energy generation;
Journal_Title :
Power and Energy Magazine, IEEE
DOI :
10.1109/MPE.2008.924811
