IEEE Joint PES and IAS USF Chapter

We had a delightful afternoon at the Big Bend Power Station on Tuesday. we would like to thank all our members who joined us for the tour, and we hope you learnt a little bit more on how our electricity is generated. We would also like to thank our amazing hosts, the TECO engineers, who made this event possible and an unforgettable one. Tom Blair is a national treasure! Sadly, this is our last event of the semester, but we have many more intriguing social functions planned for next year... From all of us at the IEEE PES, we would like to wish you all a happy thanksgiving 🎇🎉 enjoy the break!! @ Big Bend Power Station

Animation: How a Wind Turbine Works | Department of Energy A wind turbine works on a simple principle. This animation shows how energy in the wind turns two or three propeller-like blades around a rotor. The rotor is connected to the main shaft, which spins a generator to create electricity. Wind turbines are mounted on a tower to capture the most energy. A...