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