What are some ways we turn hydropower into energy that we can use?

Hydropower is converted into usable energy primarily through hydroelectric dams, where water stored in reservoirs is released to turn turbines. As the water flows, it spins the turbines connected to generators, which convert the mechanical energy into electrical energy. Additionally, run-of-the-river systems harness the kinetic energy of flowing rivers without significant storage, generating electricity directly from the current. This electricity can then be transmitted through power lines for residential and industrial use.