Power consumption from electricity is an essential element of the U.S. economy since the beginning of the century. Coal power plants, a power source of electricity are available to deliver large quantities of low cost and reliable power supply. It has become more important than the supply of petroleum and natural gas, as the latter supply is decreasing over the time. In 1995, the burning of coal produces about 55% of the electricity produced in the U.S. We also know that coal reserves are expected to last for centuries at current use.
Coal power plant is a fairly simple process of creating electricity. In most coal-fired power plants, pieces of coal are ground into a fine powder and in an incinerator, where it burned. The heat generated by burning coal is used for the production of steam. The steam then used to move and spin out more turbines rotate to generate power to produce.
The coal-fired power generation marked its record annual electric 66.092MWh and came to surpass the wind turbines produced only 55.993MWh. This achievement would not have been possible without the strong support of government, which has decided to encourage this source of energy.
But we must recognize that the results of these numbers were exceptional and there is still a long way to go. So far this year, coal has only generated 5.5 TWh while the wind has produced 19.2 TWh. With coal still require significant incentives before they can approach the wind generator plans figures.
