Description

Overview:

Electricity is a high-quality, extremely flexible, efficient energy currency that can be used for delivering all types of energy services, including powering mobile phones and computers, lights, motors, and refrigeration. Two-thirds of electricity globally is generated from fossil fuels in thermal power plants, where an average of 55% to 70% of resource energy is lost as waste heat. Electricity generation from cleaner renewable energy sources, particularly wind and solar PV, is rapidly increasing.

Subject:

Physical Science

Level:

Community College / Lower Division, College / Upper Division

Material Type:

Module

Provider:

Stanford University

Provider Set:

Understand Energy Learning Hub

Date Added:

08/26/2024