A hydroelectric power plant is a facility that generates electricity through water stored behind dams, also called hydropower. The plant generates electricity by harnessing the power of water as it moves - like water flowing over a waterfall. People have been using this force for thousands of years. For example, more than two thousand years ago, the Greeks used river water to grind their wheat into flour.

In 2015, the hydropower plant generated 16.6% of the world's total electricity and 70% of the total renewable electricity, and is expected to grow by about 3.1% per year for the next 25 years.

Hydroelectric power plants currently operate in 150 countries, with 33% of the world's hydroelectric power generated in 2013 in Asia-Pacific. China is the largest producer of hydropower with 920 TWh in 2013, accounting for 16.9% of the country's domestic electricity consumption. In the continuation of the article in Jahan Chemiki Physik, more details will be provided in this regard. Please be with us.