Water is one of the best and largest natural sources of renewable energy on this planet.
The kinetic energy of moving water can be converted among other things, into mechanical energy or electricity.
The natural water cycle i.e. conversion of water to vapour, clouds, rain and back aided by gravity causing water sources such as rivers to flow down to sea level, create many natural sources of flowing, falling water.
The force of this water, also known as hydropower, can be used to drive machinery or generate electricity. Water mills and dams are some of the common means of utilizing hydropower.
This 4 minute video on hydro-electricity generation from U.S. Department of Energy explains it all.
The kinetic energy of moving water can be converted among other things, into mechanical energy or electricity.
The natural water cycle i.e. conversion of water to vapour, clouds, rain and back aided by gravity causing water sources such as rivers to flow down to sea level, create many natural sources of flowing, falling water.
The force of this water, also known as hydropower, can be used to drive machinery or generate electricity. Water mills and dams are some of the common means of utilizing hydropower.
This 4 minute video on hydro-electricity generation from U.S. Department of Energy explains it all.
References and More Information:
1. Top 10 Things You Didn't Know about Hydropower, from Department of Energy.
2. Why HydroPower, a site created by a group of renewable energy enthusiasts.
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