electric energy generation and environment
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This is done by using a large wind turbine usually consisting of propellers; the turbine can be connected to a generator to generate electricity, or the wind used as mechanical power to perform tasks such as pumping water or grinding grain. As the wind passes the turbines it moves the blades, which spins the shaft.
Electricity is produced at a an electric power plant. Some fuel source, such as coal, oil, natural gas, or nuclear energy produces heat. The heat is used to boil water to create steam. The spinning turbine interacts with a system of magnets to produce electricity.
How Energy Sources Compare
Fossil fuels 67% (coal 41%), oil (5.1%), natural gas (21%)
Renewable energy 16% (mainly hydroelectric (92%), wind (6%), geothermal (1%), and solar (1%)
Nuclear power 13%
Other sources 3% (i.e., biofuels and biomass)
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