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BookmarkHydroelectricity is electricity obtained from hydropower.
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Most hydroelectric power comes from the potential energy of dammed water driving a water turbine and generator.
Less common variations make use of water's kinetic energy or undammed sources such as tidal power.
Hydroelectricity is a renewable energy source..
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