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What does hydroelectric power do

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Hydroelectric power comes from energy created by a flow of water. This water is usually run through a turbine causing the turbine to spin which activates a generator to produce electricity. The electricity made by this process is called hydroelectric power.
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Hydroelectric power is a form of renewable energy that has been used to power water mills and water wheels for a very long time. Today, it is used to turn turbines to make electricity.

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