Hydroelectric Energy
There is energy in moving water. A hydroelectric power plant captures this energy and can covert it to electricity. Explore how this is done right here in Iowa.
Exploring a Hydroelectric Power Plant
"Hydro" means water. Hydroelectric power plants, like the one seen here at Lake Red Rock, use the energy from moving water to generate electricity.
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How is hydroelectric power used to generate electricity here in Iowa?
How Hydroelectric Energy Works
See how water moves through a turbine to generate energy.
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How does energy from moving water become the electricity we use in our homes?
