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In which of the following types of electric power plants, turbines are not required?

Solar photovoltaic plants convert sunlight directly into electricity in semiconductor cells, so no turbine or rotating generator is needed. Geothermal, nuclear and hydro…

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In which of the following types of electric power plants, turbines are not required?

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Solar photovoltaic plants convert sunlight directly into electricity in semiconductor cells, so no turbine or rotating generator is needed. Geothermal, nuclear and hydro plants all drive turbines, using steam in the first two and falling water in the third. Hence solar.

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