Compare the advantages of generating energy from biomass with those of generating it from a hydropower plant.

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Energy from BiomassEnergy from Hydropower Plant
$(i)$ Biomass is a renewable and conventional source of energy.$(i)$ Hydropower is also a renewable and conventional source of energy.
$(ii)$ Biomass can be utilized locally,reducing transportation costs.$(ii)$ Hydropower requires large-scale infrastructure and transmission networks.
$(iii)$ Biomass utilization does not cause significant ecological imbalance or displacement of populations.$(iii)$ Construction of large dams for hydropower often causes significant ecological imbalance and displacement of local populations.
$(iv)$ Biomass energy production is generally more decentralized and economical for rural areas.$(iv)$ Hydropower plants involve high initial capital investment and are relatively costly to set up.

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