Supercharging Generator

Generation of electricity from energy sources like solar energy, wind energy, ocean wave energy, Geo thermal energy, etc. are called non-conventional sources of energy.

As these are renewable sources of energy, efforts are being made to generate more and more electricity from these resources. These are being described in brief in the following sections. Normally, the rear of the generator contains a distribution panel which is fitted with voltmeters, ammeters and the various switches required to run the diesel itself. The normal course of action is to wire to the generator from the local allocation units, check all the electrical system is OK and safe and then run the generator, when the generator is running the main switches are no-nonsense and electricity is abounding to the system.

Sun's heat energy is the voluntarily obtainable energy that can be used for heating water, cooking food, pumping water, and for production of electricity. The energy conventional from the sun on earth is so much that someone calculated it as equivalent to about 15,000 times the world's annual energy obligation. In India solar energy is available for 300 to 330 days a year, and hence should be utilized to the full through two different ways, i.e., for heating purpose and for production of electrical energy. For production of electricity solar photo voltaic cells are used. Solar photo voltaic uses sun's heat to manufacture electricity for lighting, running pump motors, and running of electrical appliances. Solar cell or photo voltaic cell converts sunlight in a straight line into electricity.

Electricity generated in power stations is brought to the consumer location through communication and distribution systems. Power communication is from the substation near the power plant to the substation near the inhabited area or manufacturing area. In substations, the voltage level of the power generated is either stepped up or stepped down using step-up or step-down transformers. Power is transmitted at high voltage using communication lines.

The allocation system includes overhead lines and anti establishment cables drawn from the transformer substation and taken to the consumer premises, i.e., to industries, marketable establishments, and residential areas.