Can Gravity be Harnessed for Electric Energy?

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Gravity can be harnessed for electric energy primarily through hydroelectric power, where falling water drives turbines to generate electricity. A standalone system that generates energy solely from gravity without an input source, like a waterfall, contradicts the first law of thermodynamics. The largest hydroelectric plants can produce around 20,000 MW, with various smaller capacity plants also available. For further information, resources on hydroelectric power can be found online. Understanding these principles is essential for exploring the potential of gravity as an energy source.
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How the mechanism of gravity can converted to the electric energy?How much the power result?
Please shared to me, if you have any literature..
 
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You can use gravity in the form of a waterfall. But you can't make a stand alone system without the waterfall. That would mean an endless cycle with only energy output. You are defying the first law of thermodynamics.
 
todo said:
How the mechanism of gravity can converted to the electric energy?
Google "hydroelectric power" for information. The simple answer is: falling water causes the turbine to rotate in a generator.

How much the power result?
Please shared to me, if you have any literature..
According to this Wikipedia article, the largest hydroelectric plant currently produces around 20,000 MW. There are also smaller capacity plants.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hydroelectricity#Largest_hydro-electric_plants
 
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