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How Emergency Power Systems Work
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Most of us are entirely dependent on electricity, so a power outage can become seriously annoying. Learn about the generators and inverters that can put an end to home power failures.
How Power Grids Work
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Electrical power is a little bit like the air you breathe: You don't really think about it until it is missing. There are good reasons the power grid distribution system works the way it does, though it can lead to some big problems.
How California's Power Crisis Works
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Another series of rolling blackouts are hitting California. Learn why this is happening and how it affects you.
How Power Felt Works
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Power felt could charge your iPod while you run or fuel a flashlight when the power is out. See how power felt works and how power felt can change your world.
How Solar Thermal Power Works
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Solar thermal power can revolutionize energy production. Learn all about solar thermal power at HowStuffWorks.
Top 5 Innovations in the Electric Power Industry
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Would you buy a home without functioning power outlets? We've come to depend on electric power for many of our day-to-day activities. What innovations have been made in the electric power industry? Keep reading to find out.
Why Can't We Generate All Our Energy From Wind Power?
Why can't we generate all the electricity we need from the wind? Learn more about generating energy from wind power.
10 Biggest Snowstorms of All Time
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Heavy snowfall is just one mark of a bad snowstorm. But the biggest snowstorms of all time also brought strong winds and in some cases, major power outages.
Understanding Hurricane Category 4 and Its Impact
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Dive into Category 4 Hurricanes: Intense tropical cyclones with devastating winds, causing significant damage and posing major threats to coastal areas.
How Gas Lanterns Work
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Whether you're out camping or in the midst of a power outage, gas lanterns are handy devices. Did you know they're radioactive? Find out how these lanterns produce light.