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Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know About Hydropower

By Liz Hartman | U.S. Department of Energy

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10. Hydropower is one of the oldest power sources on the planet, generating power when flowing water spins a wheel or turbine. It was used by farmers as far back as ancient Greece for mechanical tasks like grinding grain. Hydropower is also a renewable energy source and produces no air pollution or toxic byproducts. Learn… Keep reading →

 /  Published April 28, 2015 at 5:00 PM

Top 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Hydropower

By U.S. Department of Energy

This picture taken on July 24, 2012 show

This article is part of the Energy.gov series highlighting the “Top Things You Didn’t Know About…” Be sure to check back for more entries soon. 10. Hydropower is one of the oldest power sources on the planet, generating power when flowing water spins a wheel or turbine. It was used by farmers as far back as… Keep reading →

 /  Published January 7, 2015 at 5:00 PM