Villamosenergiatermelés

Villamosenergiatermelés refers to the process of generating electrical energy. This generation is primarily achieved through various power plants that convert other forms of energy into electricity. Common methods include burning fossil fuels like coal, natural gas, and oil in thermal power plants, where the heat produced boils water to create steam, which then drives turbines connected to generators. Nuclear power plants utilize nuclear fission to generate heat for steam production and subsequent electricity generation.

Renewable energy sources are also increasingly important. Hydropower plants harness the kinetic energy of moving water, typically from dams, to spin turbines. Wind turbines convert wind energy into electricity. Solar power is harnessed through photovoltaic panels that directly convert sunlight into electricity or through concentrated solar power systems that use mirrors to focus sunlight and generate heat. Geothermal energy taps into the Earth's internal heat. Biomass energy uses organic matter as fuel. The generated electricity is then transmitted through a grid to consumers.