There is a serious energy deficit in one part of your country. One solution is to build a series of small hydroelectric power stations on a large river that runs through the area. Discuss the pros and cons of this solution.
If we briefly define the hydroelectric power plant, the water that has gained a certain level naturally or artificially is transmitted to the lower level turbines, the water hitting the turbine wheels with great speed rotates the turbine shaft, and thus, the generator runs and electricity is produced. There are many advantages of building hydroelectric power plants. For example, it is a type of energy that can be used continuously, it does not harm the nature because it makes use of water and does not emit greenhouse gases, which helps to reduce acid rain and smog, and there is no need for efforts such as mining because the energy is generated directly there. The cons are that hydroelectric power stations are built along rivers, which can hinder and destroy aquatic life on a massive scale and cause displacement due to the risk of flooding and deteriorate the quality of the water. In addition, the high cost of dam construction causes the initial investment cost to be too high, which is a disadvantage.