Latest posts tagged with #PowerExplained on Bluesky
What are heat networks? 💭
Heat networks harness sustainable heat sources, providing a resilient, low-carbon alternative to traditional heating systems.
They offer a smarter, cleaner, and more secure way to power communities, today and for generations to come 💚
#HeatNetworks #PowerExplained
Power station in centre of picture with trees on the hillside behind. At the front of picture is a loch. Clouds at the top of the image.
Storage hydroelectric (impounded power) involves water stored in a loch or reservoir higher than the power station it supplies.
The 'head' is the height difference; a higher head boosts turbine energy and electricity output ⚡ Water levels are managed to protect the environment 💧
#PowerExplained
A dam with grass hillside in the front of the image, and a loch behind the dam. Hills in the background and the sky is blue with a few white clouds.
What is pumped storage hydro? 💭
It's renewable energy using water to generate electricity⚡
Two water bodies at different heights: water is pumped up when power demand is low and released to create energy when needed 💚
#Hydro #Renewables #CleanEnergy #PowerExplained
Overhead lines on wooden poles, across countryside with fields at front of image and large buildings like warehouses in the background
What is a distribution network? 💭
It's the last step in getting electricity to your home. Power travels from generation sites like wind farms, through high voltage lines ⚡
Then voltage is reduced and electricity is delivered to homes via the distribution network 🏠
#Electricity #PowerExplained
What is an electricity transmission network? 💭
It's the energy world's 'motorway,' moving high voltage electricity from sources like wind farms to lower voltage local networks. Then, it's distributed to the homes and businesses where it's needed 🏠
#Electricity #PowerExplained
