Geothermal Cooling: How Ground-Source AC Works

Geothermal diagram of pipes underground to a house

Geothermal cooling works like a conventional air conditioner, but it sends indoor heat into the ground instead of hot outdoor air. Because shallow ground temperatures are steadier than summer air temperatures, a ground-source … Read more

Do Wind Turbines Generate AC or DC Power?

Alternator generating direct current

AC and DC are not competing answers for a wind turbine. Most turbine generators produce alternating current, often at variable voltage and frequency, then power electronics convert it into the form needed by … Read more