Where does hydropower come from and how is it collected?

Hydropower comes from the energy of flowing or falling water, primarily harnessed from rivers, dams, and waterfalls. It is collected by diverting water through turbines in a hydropower plant; as the water flows or falls, it spins the turbines, converting kinetic energy into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy is then transformed into electrical energy through generators, providing a renewable source of electricity.