This article throws light upon the top two mechanical methods used for storage of energy. The methods are: 1. Pumped Hydro-Electric Storage 2. Compressed Air Storage. Mechanical Method # 1. Pumped Hydro-Electric Storage: In this system, electric power in excess of the immediate demand is used to pump water from a supply source (e.g., lake, river or reservoir) at a [...]
This article throws light upon the top five non-conventional sources of energy. The sources are: 1. Solar Energy 2. Wind Energy 3. Ocean Energy 4. Geothermal Energy 5. Small Hydro-Energy. Non-Conventional Source # 1. Solar Energy: Utilisation of solar energy is of great importance to India, since it lies in a tropical climate region of the world where sunlight is [...]
After reading this article you will learn about the economics of power generation. Power generation economics is important in controlling total power costs to the consumer. A study of power plant economics assists in power plant selection, and in introducing cost reduction techniques in plant operation. The power plant designer must consider the most economical conditions and not the most [...]