Hydropower generation

Hydropower generation uses the energy of flowing or falling water to produce electricity. Typically, water from a river or reservoir is directed through turbines, which spin as water flows over or past them. The spinning turbines turn generators that convert mechanical energy into electrical energy. This process is efficient and renewable, relying on the natural water cycle. Hydropower plants can vary from large dams creating lakes to small run-of-the-river systems. It's a clean energy source that produces electricity without emitting greenhouse gases, making it an important part of sustainable energy strategies.