The advantages of hydroelectric power are that it is a domestic resource, and that it utilizes clean natural energy without discharging gases that would adversely affect the earth's environment. Taking diversification of power supply sources and effective operation of electric power systems into consideration in the context of the trends toward global warming prevention and electric power liberalization, Toshiba is developing technologies that promote the effective use of energy, contribute to the power system, simplify the equipments, and improve maintenance, rather than focusing primarily on technologies for higher head, larger output, and higher speed machines.
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