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This dimension groups energy facilities by the energy source they actually use to generate power. Wikipedia notes that "low-carbon power sources include nuclear power, and use of renewables such as solar, wind, geothermal, and hydroelectric." Browsing this way collects every facility that uses the same energy source.

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Era of Emergence
1882 1
Physical Basis
Thermal (Steam Cycle) 1
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1. Thermal power station - Wikipedia
  • Thermal power station, History section, Pearl Street/Holborn Viaduct sentence
    When the first commercially developed central electrical power stations were established in 1882 at Pearl Street Station in New York and Holborn Viaduct power station in London, reciprocating steam engines were used.
  • Thermal power station, lead section, thermodynamic cycle sentence
    The heat from the source is converted into mechanical energy using a thermodynamic power cycle (such as a Diesel cycle, Rankine cycle, Brayton cycle, etc.).
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