Hydroelectric power plant – Diagram, Working, Advantages ...
Low head power plants: When the head is less than 15 meters, the plant is named as Low head power plant. It uses Francis or Kaplan turbine as the prime mover. Advantages of hydroelectric power plant. 1. The water source is perennially available. No fuel is required to be burnt to generate electricity. It is aptly termed as 'the white coal'.