Hydropower utilizes the kinetic energy of flowing water to generate electricity.

Water turbines are specifically designed to capture the energy of flowing water and convert it into mechanical energy.

Gravity dams rely on their own weight to withstand the force of the water, making them suitable for large-scale hydropower projects.

Generators convert the mechanical energy from the water turbine into electrical energy.

The potential energy of water is determined by its height and volume.

Run-of-the-river hydropower systems use the natural flow of a river without requiring a dam.

Large-scale hydropower projects can disrupt aquatic ecosystems and habitats.

Tidal hydropower systems harness the energy of ocean tides.

Micro-hydro systems are small-scale hydropower systems that generate electricity for local use.

Pumped-storage hydropower systems store energy by pumping water uphill and releasing it downhill when needed.

The Betz Limit represents the maximum theoretical efficiency of a wind turbine or a water turbine.

Wave hydropower systems harness the energy of ocean waves.

The kinetic energy of water is determined by its velocity and mass.

Run-of-the-river hydropower systems use the natural flow of small streams or rivers without requiring a dam.

Generation is the process of converting mechanical energy into electrical energy.