Generating Electricity: Hydroelectric Power
STEM Explained
Learn how moving water can be used to generate electricity. This is called hydroelectric power generation.
Jyoti Rani
Career Profiles
Electrical Production Engineer
Benjamin Pauquet (he/him)
Career Profiles
Mechanical and Materials Engineer
Benjamin Pauquet (video)
Career Profiles
Mechanical and Materials Engineer
Green Energy
Backgrounders
An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power
Lisa Jones
Career Profiles
Manager of Strategic Initiatives
Kasia Carisse
Career Profiles
Control Room Supervisor (Nuclear Power)
Innovations in Nuclear Technologies
STEM Explained
Learn about why Canada is a world leader in nuclear technology.
Testing Spacesuit Material
STEM Explained
Learn about a new material for spacesuits and the engineer who designed it.
Generating Electricity: Biomass
Backgrounders
Learn how biomass can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Wind Power
Backgrounders
Learn how moving air can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.
How can I build an electromagnet that moves paperclips?
Hands-on Activities
Design and build an electromagnet which can carry paperclips over a distance of one metre.
Generating Electricity: Solar Cells
Backgrounders
Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.