This page explains how solar panels work, actually we shall understand what is photovoltaic effect that causes the light to convert in to the electricity or energy. In fact photovoltaic effect also called photoelectric effect is the effect that causes the production of solar electricity using the specific semiconductor materials. Before looking in depth the process of solar energy… Read More »
Thermal power generation is one of the method that costs high as compared to hydro and other renewable energy methods. Since the fuel burning is involved the wastage of fuel is also high if not properly burned and result is the higher cost of thermal power. The considerable increase of the demand of electricity throughout… Read More »
The electricity which we use at home is normally the alternating current or AC. AC current is result of alternation of the generator armature or alternator. The electricity or current flows in one direction and then reverse direction. Each cycle in AC current consists of a positive and a negative alternation. During AC generation waveform produced… Read More »
As a new electrical student or a common man this questions comes in mind that why we prefer 3 phase power system. In recent years 3 phase electric wiring has become common and mostly used worldwide for power generation, power transmission, distribution and three phase engines or motors. A single-phase electric power supply is the… Read More »
In power generation the calorific value of fuel is prime factor. Use of fuels having high heat of combustion gives best output in terms of cost of electricity or energy generated. When we generate electricity in steam power plant we have to burn fuel like coal, petroleum oil or flammable gases. In thermal powers generation… Read More »
Windmill is very famous source of generating energy/electricity in the areas where basic infrastructure is not present i.e. in remote areas, farms and fields etc. Different types of windmills are available to install which we have covered in more detail in our article about windmill construction and operation. Wind energy generation has evolved over the… Read More »