There are many types of power plants.
A hydroelectric uses the energy of flowing water to generate electricity. Moving water from a river or waterfall, falls and hits a turbine converting the kinetic energy from the water, into mechanical energy, which then turns into electrical energy.
A nuclear power plant uses nuclear reactors to produce heat. This heat produces steam, which drives generators to generate electricity. Despite concerns about safety, nuclear power plants are among the most common power plants.
A solar power plant uses sunlight to convert it into energy. Photovoltaic cells convert solar energy directly into electrical energy, and solar thermal technologies use mirrors to focus sunlight and generate heat, which is then used to produce steam or drive turbines.
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