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Speedy "gonzales" post: Hydro Energy

Hydropower is power which is gained from the energy of falling or fast-running water, which may be harnessed for useful purposes. Hydropower has been used as a renewable energy source since ancient times. It was used for the irrigation and operation of various mechanical devices, such as gristmills, sawmills, textile mills, trip hammers, dock cranes and domestic lifts. 

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Energy source of our flat

Our building is heated by oil. This method obviously isn't as eco-friendly as sun panels, but it still does the job just fine. It's a really reliable source of energy. In those 20 odd years, in which i have lived in this appartement, i've never had to experience a freezing cold night or anything of that sort. 

Here is a picture of how a regular oil-heater works.

 

*I wasn't able to take a picture of the heater itself, because it's in a seperate room to which the tenants have no acces.