Q1Power Generation Sources

Hydro power plants convert the potential energy of stored or flowing water into electrical energy via water turbines coupled to generators, and are widely applied for grid baseload and peaking power generation, pumped-storage energy storage (storing surplus off-peak grid electricity by pumping water to a higher reservoir and regenerating it during peak demand), flood control and irrigation water management (multi-purpose dams), navigation improvement on major rivers, and providing fast-responding spinning reserve for grid frequency regulation given hydro turbines' rapid ramp-up capability compared to thermal plants.