What Is an Electric Power Plant?
An electric power plant is a facility that exists for the purpose of generating electric power and sending it toward wherever it is needed. There are several different methods of generating electricity, but generally an electric power plant burns fossil fuels, such as coal, to heat water and produce steam. This steam is pressurized and used to turn a turbine, and electrical energy is gained from the mechanical energy of the rotating turbine through the use of a series of magnets. The interactions result in electrons which are sent through power lines until they reach the homes and businesses where they are needed.
