Power, Explained

How energy systems actually make electricity, one fix at a time, in 60 seconds. A new episode every Tuesday from Hillcrest Energy Advisors.

Series 1: how power is made

EPISODE 1

The solar cell

From sunlight on a 40-acre array to electrons on the grid.

Wind
October 27

EPISODE 2

The wind turbine

Why a blade is lifted, not pushed.

Hydro
November 3

EPISODE 3

The hydroelectric dam

A dam stores height, not electricity.

Geothermal
November 10

EPISODE 4

The geothermal plant

Heat from a mile or two down, turned into power.

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