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The minimum power which a hydropower plant can generate throughout the year is called as ________________

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The minimum power which a hydropower plant can generate throughout the year is called as ________________

(a) power plant capacity

(b) power plant load

(c) firm power

(d) water power

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This intriguing question comes from Hydropower topic in chapter Hydro Electric Power of Irrigation Engineering

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Right answer is (c) firm power

Explanation: The firm power is the net amount of power which is continuously available from a plant without any break on a guaranteed basis. The consumers can always be sure of getting this power and this power is available under the most adverse hydraulic conditions.

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