Power generation is based on the 1831 discovery by Michael Faraday, which showed that moving a magnet within a coil of wire can generate an electric current. Generators are based on the connection ...

Electric-power production is a conservative business; it makes electricity just as it did more than a century ago—by driving copper wires through magnetic fields. That is all that happens in the huge, ...

Many homeowners are surprised to learn that most solar systems stop working during an outage — even on sunny days. That’s why many people add a backup generator (or solar batteries) to make sure their ...

Learn how to make a magnet motor generator at home with our step-by-step guide! This video will walk you through the entire ...

The Power Pallet works by burning available biomass, but before the fuel is fully combusted, the resulting flammable gases like hydrogen and carbon monoxide are spirited away to be used instead as ...

So, you’ve decided to buy a generator. Generators are a fantastic way to ensure power during blackouts and help to provide power to places where electrical service is not an option. If you’re doing a ...

The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History will open “The Electric Dr. Franklin” Nov. 20, a visually striking showcase display exploring the founding father’s pioneering electrical work and ...