As covered in my previous blog post, all diesel-powered generators should be loaded to at least 30% of their standby nameplate rating when exercised during their monthly test. If the connected load ...

The theory behind hydropower is very simple: water obeys gravity and imparts the gained kinetic energy onto a turbine, which subsequently drives a generator. The devil here is, of course, in all the ...

Discover how to build a simple DIY water-powered electricity generator at home using accessible materials. This step-by-step tutorial demonstrates the construction of turbine blades, the assembly of ...

IGIUGIG, Alaska — Residents of Igiugig, a Native village far from roads and off the grid, have tried for years to wean themselves off the diesel that fuels their electrical system. It’s expensive — ...