The economic benefit of hydroelectric power depends directly on the source of flowing water and the topography of the area where hydroelectric turbines will be installed. For remote locations where power is needed, hydroelectric turbines practically have an economic advantage over gas or coal systems. If a hydroelectric station does have access to a national power grid, current generated via hydro can supplement the grid during peak power demand periods.

The economic benefits of hydroelectric power are favorable in comparison to other power systems by the low maintenance and operational requirements of hydroelectric systems. Even more importantly, hydroelectric power protects the environment, and, is a renewable energy resource. The water used to generate power is returned to the natural environment after power generation, and, is returned to the environment at the same temperature before it was used to generate power. Because no oil or grease comes into contact with the water in generating power, the water is not contaminated. Moreover, because hydroelectric power does not use coal or gas, there are none of the emissions that are associated with gas and coal systems.

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