FUN FACT!

One of the world's first forms of Let's discover energy!

energy, hydropower produces
electricity when moving water
spins a turbine or wheel. As far
back as ancient Greece, farmers
Hydro-
electric
utilized it for mechanical
activities like grinding grain.
Additionally a sustainable energy
source, hydropower doesn't emit
any hazardous byproducts or
pollute the environment. energy

Submitted by:
Ann Kristrell M. Escabusa
11 STEM 2

Submitted to:
Ma'am Midwelyn Montuya

Hydroelectricity
Energy
other term: HYDROPOWER
A sustainable energy
source that produces
electricity by altering the
natural flow of a river or
other body of water using a
dam or other structure.
Renewable energy source
HOW DOES IT WORK?
When water rushes through
a pipe, called a penstock, it
pushes against and rotates
turbine blades, which turns
a generator to create
energy.
Why hydroelectric is
important?
Hydropower facilities offer ADVANTAGES &
crucial backup power during
DISADVANTAGES
significant power outages or
disturbances. Flood ADVANTAGES:
management, irrigation RENEWABLE AND
support, and clean drinking SUSTAINABLE
water are additional GREEN AND CLEAN ENERGY
advantages of hydropower SOURCE
beyond production of energy. PROMOTES GUARANTEED
ENERGY AND PRICE STABILITY
Why is hydropower good DISADVANTAGES:
for climate change? ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
Hydropower generates clean electricity with RELOCATION DUE TO RISK OF
significantly lower greenhouse gas emissions FLOODS
than most other energy sources. By reducing
our reliance on fossil fuels, hydropower avoids
HIGH CONSTRUCTION COSTS
up to four billion tonnes of additional GHG
emissions per year when compared to coal-
fired generation.