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I think the most common way to generate electricity is from fossil fuels like coal and gas. Another way to get electricity is from hydroelectricity. Wind energy is the third most common energy resource.
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What fuel can electric power plants use as fuel?
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.
How can you generate electricity from sun?
One way you can generate electricity from the sun is through a wind power plant.
How is electricity created by nuclear energy?
There are several way to create electricity from nuclear energy. The most common way is to generate heat from the controlled fission of 235U, releasing binding energy, using that to heat water to steam, and using the steam to spin turbines that drive generators.
How can geothermal energy can be used to generate electricity?
let the geothernal energy to boil the water, then use the stream to generate the electricity. it is the same way when you use coal generate the electricity. but the detail system is very complicated.
How can water and wind be harnessed to generate electricity?
They both power turbines which rotate to generate electricity. A turbine works the same way as an electric motor.
Explain how water and wind can be harnessed to generate electricity?
They both power turbines which rotate to generate electricity. A turbine works the same way as an electric motor.
What is the most common way electricity is produced?
one of the way is by converting other energy sources.
Is this true or false using waterfalls was an unsuccessful way to generate electricity?
False.
What are the steps in making power supply?
An external form of energy to turn a metal turbine around a magnet is the most common and easiest way to generate electricity. Examples : burning coal to turn the turbine or with windmills to turn the turbine.
Worst to best way to generate electricity?
Worst to best way to generate electricity: 1.)Nuclear Energy 2.)Fossil Fuels 3.)Solar Energy 4.)Wind Energy 5.)Hydroelectric 6.)Geothermal Energy
How do solar panels keep your bills down?
Solar panels generate electricity. You can use this yourself, or sell it to the electricity company. Either way you can reduce your electricity bills.
What is used to generate electricity in parts of Central?
It would be the same resources used to generate electricity anywhere else in the world. Many poor countries cannot provide solar, wind, or nuclear electricity. 3rd world and most 2nd world countries are dependant on fossil fuels. Generators are a mobil way to provide electricity and use either diesel or 87-92 octain fuels.
