 STEM Resources

How Are Power Sources Converted to Electricity

Source: Xcel Energy

Description: an illustrated overview of how different power sources are converted to electricity

Topics explored: power from steam, water, natural gas, wind, and solar, plus an illustration of how power gets to the home

Education Level

• High School

• College

• Graduate School

Resource Type

• Visualizations, Animations, Videos, Games

Subject

• Engineering

Topic

• Energy Basics

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