Directory of Electricity Generation and Distribution Resources

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Science (including social sciences applications) and technology related to electric power transmission and power generation, if not specific to a particular energy source.

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Resources in This Category

• A Guide to Home Generators

  http://www.generatorsforhomeuse.us/
  A guide to various types of electric generators for home use.

• California Energy Data

  http://www.physics.uci.edu/~silverma/power.html
  Summary of data on the California Energy Crisis in electricity, natural gas, and gasoline. Many energy site links, including conservation sites.

• Electric Power Transmission | NOAA / NWS Space Weather Prediction Center

  http://www.swpc.noaa.gov/impacts/electric-power-transmission
  How electric transmission can be affected by space weather and ways to prevent damage.

• Electric Transmission Planning in the State of Minnesota

  http://www.minnelectrans.com/transmission-system.html
  Information about how electircal transmission services work including pole types and voltages.

• Electricity Switzerland Management Flow MCR&D

  http://www.mcrd.ch/
  Flow management and data acquisition solutions. Specialist in the field of electric energy. Products and services for the measurement of power consumption.

• Energy Market Information

  http://www.nrgstream.com/
  Large database of real-time power and gas market information, principally for North America.

• Free electricity

  http://free-electricity4life.blogspot.com/
  A website that gives info about various to generate free electricity.

• Generic Generator (Gen-Set) Installation Manual

  http://www.flowhelp.com/genset/insttoc.htm
  Tutorial provided by Dexter Hansen providing information on the requirements and safety concerns for electric power generator installations. Covers commercial or residential use.

• GridWise Alliance

  http://www.gridwise.org/
  Project to modernize the US electric grid system and create a collaborative network. Includes mission statement and member list.

• How Stuff Works: How Power Grids Works

  http://science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/energy/power.htm
  Photographic tour explains all of the equipment that brings the power to your home.

• Hydro-Québec's Research Institute

  http://www.hydroquebec.com/technology/
  Research center for the Canadian electric utility describes its activities in high-voltage and thermomechanical technologies, and power system simulations.

• Independent Distribution Network Operator

  http://www.g2energy.co.uk/networks.php
  Information about energy distribution networks and the benefits of IDNO when compared to DNO.

• Measurement of the utility frequency/mains frequency

  http://www.netzfrequenzmessung.de/english/
  Shows the updated value of the synchronous grid frequency of Continental Europe (mostly about 50.0 Hz)

• National Grid plc

  http://www2.nationalgrid.com/
  The UK based electricity and gas company that operates the National Grid high-voltage electric power transmission network in the UK. Provides a range of information on electricity generation and distribution in the UK.

• Ofgem (Office of Gas and Electricity Markets)

  https://www.ofgem.gov.uk/
  The government regulator for gas and electricity markets in Great Britain. Resource for government policy as well as market and economic information on electricity generation and distribution in the UK.

• Power Systems Technology

  http://www.powersystems.ca/
  The Minisub is a Canadian Standards Association (CSA) approved substation which combines padmount transformers with SF6 switchgear technology.

• R & D, EDF Innovation

  http://innovation.edf.com/innovation-et-recherche-20.html
  The research and development division of Electricite de France, EDF, the French electric utility.

• Rural Utility Service Electric Program

  http://www.usda.gov/rus/electric
  The rural electricity program of the United States Department of Agriculture. Contains extensive drawings, designs and descriptions of power distribution networks.

• RuralPower.org

  http://www.ruralpower.org/
  Offers single wire earth return, a method of distributing electric power that is particularly cost effective for rural areas.

• SGS Statistical Services

  http://www.sgsstat.com/
  SGS has provided the annual SGS Transmission Reliability Benchmarking Study since 1995. The 2001 Study has 30 US systems, comprising 50% of the US grid. Participation is available to all transmission owners or operators in the US and worldwide.

• Smart Grid Library

  http://www.smartgridlibrary.com/
  Provides information about the Smart Grid, defining terminology, jargon, and acronyms for general business and consumers.

• Spontaneous Flow Heat Pump

  http://www.new-energy-paces.com/
  A concept for a heat pump that may be useful for electricity generation. The concept allegedly has a French Patent.

• The Electric Generator Guide

  http://www.generatorguide.net/
  Tutorial with the theory of operation, different types and home uses.

• The Physics of Everyday Stuff - Transmission Lines

  http://www.bsharp.org/physics/transmission
  Information about transmissions lines and resistance.

• The Pros and Cons of Various Methods of Generating Electricity

  http://ramblingsdc.net/ElecGenProsCons.html
  An objective list of the advantages and disadvantages of many methods of generating electricity.

• Thermal Power Genset

  http://topkwh.50webs.com/
  Describes how skid mounted oil mini-refinery units at upstream crude oil production sites can supply heavy fuel to local power plant and diesel oil to remote small gensets.

• U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC)

  http://www.ferc.gov/
  Provides notices, major orders, and energy information for the electric, gas, oil, and hydro industries.

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