(i) Presence of waterfalls to provide a massive hydraulic force.
(ii) Presence of deep valley to provide space for reservoir.
(iii)Presence of large volume of water from a river to provide water to drive the turbines.
(iv) Constant supply of water to ensure continuous generation of power.
(v) Hard basement rock to provide a firm foundation for the construction of a dam.
General factors
- Fast flowing water/waterfall to drive turbines/head of water
- Large volume of water
- Constant flow of water/river without great fluctuations
- Availability of space for a reservoir/low populated area
- Hard basement rock for foundation
- Narrow gorge/valley
- Government policy
maurice.mutuku answered the question on June 20, 2017 at 13:50
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