Hydropower electricity is generated using the gravitational force of falling or flowing water. It has a long history dating back to the early 1800s when water wheels were used to power factories. Some key developments include the creation of the water turbine in the 1840s and the building of large dams for hydropower starting in the late 1940s. The basic components of a hydropower system are the power plant where electricity is produced, a dam to store water, and reservoirs. Pakistan's first hydropower plant was built in 1952 and major plants today include Tarbela, Mangla, and Warsak Dams. Hydropower provides clean energy but can impact wildlife habitats.