What Is Hydro Power And How Is It Used?
View PDF | Print View by: TimMcDonald | Total views: 63 | Word Count: 503 Using the water’s power is an age-old phenomenon. Over the years it has been employed for irrigation and working a variety of machines, including water-wheels. But today, it is used more importantly as a alternative energy source. Electricity from hydro-power can be generated in three different ways: in hydroelectric dams, using the tides, and through the ocean’s waves and currents. Hydroelectric Power: This is the most common form of hydro-power, making up the majority of all renewable energy produced. Electricity is produced in hydroelectric dams where the force of falling water drives massive turbines. The advantage of this type of power is that not only does it produce electricity, but the dam helps collect water for our use, so it’s a power and water source in one. Furthermore, the force of the water is so strong that megawatts of electricity can be produced to help power entire cities. However, many governm
