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The most common way power plants generate electricity is by burning coal. Some use"green" alternatives like solar power or wind power, but the most common is coal. There's a few out there that use nuclear power to generate electricity, but not that many.
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What do power plants use for fuel?
Coal
Uranium-235 is used to fuel nuclear power plants What is the main use of uranium-235?
That is the main use, to fuel nuclear power plants
What types of power generators do astronauts use?
Astronauts use DC electric power produced by fuel cells.
Is chromium used as fuel nuclear power plants?
No, chromium has no fissile properties for use as fuel
Can geothermal energy be used to fuel vehicles?
Yes, geothermal power plants produce the same kind of electricity as any power plant. This can be used to charge electric vehicles overnight for use during the day (or vice versa).
How does a modern electric train generate power?
Electric trains usually get power from overhead power cables or an electrified third rail below. Locomotives can use diesel fuel to generate electric voltage to run the engine.
What can you use instead of fuel?
You can use eco friendly things. If you mean for generating power, you can use: Wind turbines solar panels hydro electric wave power Tidal power you can also use Nuclear power!
Advantages of steam power plant over diesel power plant?
1. Can be made in much greater output plants 2. Steam plants can use a variety of fuel sources including nuclear fuel, whilst diesel fuel is more expensive and best reserved for transport use.
State two uses of running water?
1. you can use it to power hydro electric power plants. 2. this one i don't know
What is a plant that uses coal petroleum and gas as sources of energy?
Collectively, power plants that use natural gas, oil, or coal are known as "fossil fuel power plants" but they are usually identified by the primary fuel and are not freely interchangeable.
What are all of the hybrid electric cars?
Hybrid cars are not the same as an electric car. Electric cars run on electric power exclusively, while hybrid cars use a combination of electric energy and another fuel to run.
Why are solar power plants better than coal fired power plants?
because solar power is better for the earth. coal is a fossil fuel so it is getting scarce. wind powered is the best to use.
