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What is the difference between a thermal power plant and hydro power plant?

The main difference between Thermal Power plant and Hydro Power plant are: The thermal power is produced by burning coal, petroleum or natural gas in thermal generator whereas the Hydro-electricity or Hydro power is derived from the force of running water by means of dynamo driven by hydro-turbine.


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