Introduction to Sources of Energy

Service Entrance

Point where electrical power enters a building.

Electrical Sub-station

Facility transforming voltage for distribution.

Distribution Panelboard

Distributes electrical power to circuits.

Global Sources of Energy

Various energy sources available worldwide.

Photovoltaic Power Plant

Facility generating electricity from solar panels.

Geothermal Energy

Energy derived from Earth's internal heat.

Wind Turbine

Device converting wind energy into electricity.

Hydropower

Electricity generated from flowing water.

Nuclear Power Plant

Facility using nuclear reactions for electricity.

Hydroelectric Power Plant

Power plant utilizing water flow for energy.

Natural Gas

Fossil fuel used for heating and electricity.

Oil

Liquid fossil fuel used for energy production.

Coal

Solid fossil fuel used for electricity generation.

Solar Panels

Devices converting sunlight into electrical energy.

Stream Hydro Electric

Electricity generated from flowing streams.