Hydropower
Dam Good
Powered by the natural flow of the water!
16% of global electricity production
Predicted annual increase in production of 3.1%.
What is it?
Hydropower plants capture the energy of falling water to generate electricity. A turbine converts the kinetic energy of falling water into mechanical energy. Then a generator converts the mechanical energy from the turbine into electrical energy.
Is it really green?
Relies on the water cycle, which is driven by the sun, making it a renewable power source, making it a more reliable and affordable source than fossil fuels that are rapidly being depleted.