HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY

HYDROELECTRIC ENERGY?

• Energy from flowing water
• Is renewable and can be stored to use later
• A form of mechanical energy
• Moving water to create power

DAMS

• Most common type of hydroelectric power
• Found on reservoirs
• Water is taken in and spun by turbines to create energy
• Water is released after it is spun back into other water

DIVERSION

• When water is already flowing
• There is no need for a Sam just a turbine
• This turbine is spun by the Watertown create energy

WATER WHEEL

• Less efficient than turbines
• Meant for small groups of people
• Only produces enough energy to support few people
• Great option for creating energy for just your house

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