Hydroelectric Power Water Use

Hydroelectric Power Water Use

Hydropower, or hydroenergy, is a form of renewable energy that uses the water stored in dams, as well as flowing in rivers to create electricity in hydropower plants. The falling water rotates blades of a turbine, which then spins a generator that converts the mechanical energy of the spinning turbine into electrical energy. Hydroelectric power is a significant component of electricity production worldwide.

Topics

  • water use
  • hydropower
  • hydroenergy
  • water
  • renewable energy
  • hydroelectric power
  • water quality