What is turbine or prime mover in hydropower plant? All Questions › Category: Electrical Power Generation › What is turbine or prime mover in hydropower plant? 0 Vote Up Vote Down Chetan Shidling asked 4 years ago I need short information. 1 Answers 0 Vote Up Vote Down Chetan Shidling answered 4 years ago For this cause, the kinetic energy will be transformed into mechanical energy, which is by the rotation of the shaft of the turbines. Commonly used turbines are Kaplan, Francis, Pelton, cross flow, etc.