Sources of Electrical Energy

Electricity

Electricity is the flow of electrical energy or electric charges

Dry cells

Dry cells are used to supply a small amount of electrical energy and are used in small electrical appliances such as alarm clocks, torches and toys

Dynamo

Dynamo are fixed to bicycle wheels to light up bicycle lamps

Accumulator

Accumulators are rechargeable batteries that used in motor vehicles such as cars and motorcycles

Solar cells

Solar cells convert light to electrical energy and are used in calculators and water heaters

Hydroelectric power

Hydroelectric power stations use kinetic energy of water to move the water turbine and generate electricity

Generator

Generator is used to generate electricity in houses that are located in remote areas with no electricity supply

Sources of electricity

Sources of electricity are dry cells, dynamos, accumulators, solar cells. hydroelectric power and generators

Main source of electricity

Petroleum, nuclear power, coal, natural gas, Sun are examples of main source of electricity

Electricity is generated in power stations

Fuels like petroleum, coal or natural gas are burnt in power stations to generate electricity