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Electricity Generation

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. It is associated with modern economic activity and improved quality of life. (See our Energy for Buildings Fast Facts for additional examples of how electricity is used.)...

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Science and Technology / Engineering / Electrical Engineering

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Material Type:: Online Course Module
Date Added to MERLOT:: September 30, 2024
Date Modified in MERLOT:: September 30, 2024
Author:: Precourt Institute for Energy, Stanford University
Submitter:: Cathy Swift

Primary Audience:: College Lower Division, College Upper Division
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Language:: English
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