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2. Electricity generation - Wikipedia

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   Electricity generation is the process of generating electric power from sources of primary energy. For utilities in the electric power industry , it is the stage prior to its delivery ( transmission , distribution , etc.) to end users or its storage , using for example, the pumped-storage method.

3. Electric power distribution - Wikipedia

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   North American transformers usually power homes at 240 volts, similar to Europe's 230 volts. It is the split-phase that allows use of 120 volts in the home. Japan's utility frequencies are 50 Hz and 60 Hz. In the electricity sector in Japan, the standard voltage is 100 V, with both 50 and 60 Hz AC frequencies being used.

4. Electric generator - Wikipedia

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   Engineers use kinetic energy recovery systems on the scooter to reduce energy consumption and increase its range up to 40-60% by simply recovering energy using the magnetic brake, which generates electric energy for further use. Modern vehicles reach speed up to 25–30 km/h and can run up to 35–40 km.

5. Everything You Need to Know About Buying a Generator - AOL

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   Home experts explain how to buy the best home generator, including ... 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. ... and can keep the essentials in your home running until the power comes back ...

6. Alternating current - Wikipedia

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   A schematic representation of long distance electric power transmission. From left to right: G=generator, U=step-up transformer, V=voltage at beginning of transmission line, Pt=power entering transmission line, I=current in wires, R=total resistance in wires, Pw=power lost in transmission line, Pe=power reaching the end of the transmission line, D=step-down transformer, C=consumers.

7. Sources of electrical energy - Wikipedia

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   Light: Energy produced by light being absorbed by photoelectric cells, or solar power. Chemical: Energy produced by chemical reaction in a voltaic cell, such as an electric battery. Pressure: Energy produced by compressing or decompressing specific crystals. Magnetism: Energy produced in a conductor that cuts or is cut by magnetic lines of ...