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Slide 2:       Water in a high reservoir has potential energy The water is allowed to fall under gravity The water gains kinetic energy The kinetic energy drives the turbines The turbines drives the generators The kinetic energy of the shafts of the generators is converted into electrical energy Slide 3:      There is no air pollution It is very reliable Minimal running cost No fuel needed. There is a immediate response Slide 4:      You have to flood a valley to build a big dam there is a big impact on the environment possible loss of habitat for some species initial costs are high an eyesore. Slide 5:      Completed in 1911 Recent renovations completed in 1996 36 MW of power Reservoir covers 19200 acres Located 76 miles north east of Phoenix, Arizona Slide 6:     Located 30 miles south east of Las Vegas, on the Colorado River. Took five years to build and it was completed in 1936 Upgraded Power Capacity of 2000 MW Electrical energy is supplied to Arizona, Nevada, and California Slide 7:  Hope you don’t feel like this after our presentation!!!  By Hayley & Jenny!