Energy created as moving water turns a turbine and operates a generator at a dam.

This type of energy is known as hydroelectric energy. It is a renewable source of energy that relies on the gravitational force of flowing water to generate electricity. Hydroelectric power plants use the energy from moving water to turn turbines, which then rotate generators to produce electricity. The construction and operation of hydroelectric dams can have environmental impacts, but they are generally considered to be a clean and efficient source of renewable energy.