The name Mimi is of French origin, and it means Diminutive form of any name beginning with m .It's a name commonly given to girls.he name Mimi is of French origin, and it means Diminutive form of any name beginning with m .
Hydropower is the most important and widely-used renewable source of energy. Hydropower represents about 16% (International Energy Agency) of total electricity production. China is the largest producer of hydroelectricity, followed by Canada, Brazil, and the United States (Source: Energy Information Administration).
Turbines and generators convert the energy into electricity, which is then fed into the electrical grid to be used in homes, businesses, and by industry. To see a close up view of how the generator of a water turbine works, see the Hydropower Basics page.ecause the water cycle is an endless, constantly recharging system, hydropower is considered a renewable energy. When flowing water is captured and turned into electricity, it is called hydroelectric power or hydropower.