Earth Month: Green Energy
An overview of environmentally-friendly ways to generate electricity and power our vehicles
Vivek Chauhan
Program Advisor, Renewable Generation
Vivek is an electrical engineer who works for Ontario Power Generation.
Nimesh Patel
Manager, Engineering Services
Nimesh Patel is a Manager of Engineering Services for Finning Canada.
Generating Electricity: Solar Cells
Learn how energy from the Sun can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Fossil Fuels
Learn how energy from fossil fuels can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Wind Power
Learn how moving air can be used to generate electricity.
Generating Electricity: Electric Animals
Learn about animals that generate their own electricity!
Generating Electricity: Hydroelectric Power
Learn how moving water can be used to generate electricity. This is called hydroelectric power generation.
Generating Electricity: Nuclear Energy
Learn how electricity is generated at a nuclear power generating station.
How do Wind Farms Affect Birds and Bats?
Wind energy generates a lot of electricity in Canada. But wind turbines can be dangerous for wildlife.