Hydropower systems harness the energy from flowing water to generate electricity.

Run-of-the-River hydropower plants use the natural flow of a river without the need for a dam.

Dams in hydropower systems regulate the flow of water to optimize electricity generation.

Pumped-Storage hydropower plants store water in a reservoir and release it during peak demand periods to generate electricity.

Large-scale hydropower projects often require clearing forests for the construction of dams and reservoirs, leading to deforestation.

Tidal hydropower plants harness the energy from ocean tides to generate electricity.

Hydropower is a renewable energy source that does not produce greenhouse gases during electricity generation.

Run-of-the-River hydropower plants utilize a series of small dams to generate electricity from a river's natural flow.

Large-scale hydropower projects often require the displacement of local communities to make way for dams and reservoirs.

Impoundment hydropower plants utilize a reservoir to store water and generate electricity during periods of high water flow.

The primary challenge in harnessing the energy from ocean tides for electricity generation is the fluctuating nature of tide patterns.

Pumped-Storage hydropower plants utilize a combination of pumps and turbines to store and release water for electricity generation.

Small-scale hydropower projects typically have lower construction costs compared to large-scale projects.

Wave hydropower plants utilize the energy from waves to generate electricity.