What is voltage? Voltage describes the “pressure” that pushes electricity. The amount of voltage is indicated by a unit known as the volt (V), and higher voltages cause more electricity to flow to an electronic device. However, electronic devices are designed to operate at specific voltages;...
Stress is the force applied per unit area within materials leading to deformation. It’s usually measured as pressure. Strain, on the other hand, is the deformation or displacement of material that results from applied stress. Since it represents a ratio of lengths, it’s a dimensionless ...
Because cryptocurrencies are new, dynamic, and often volatile systems, investing in crypto can be risky. Price volatility results in huge swings in value. Plus, cryptocurrency mining (or bitcoin mining) requires high energy consumption, which is expensive and detrimental to the environment. How does...
Regulator Ofgem releases the cap quarterly and estimates how much the average household would typically pay over a year at the new unit price. The figure is based on an assumed household with 2.4 people living in it, consuming 2,700 kWh of electricity and 11,500 kWh of gas. Image:Pic: i...
ElectricityGas Unit rates27.03p per kWh6.99p per kWh Standing charge53.80p per day32.67p per day What is the energy price cap forecast? It's difficult to give an energy price cap forecast because the wholesale market is still so unpredictable. However, British Gas regularly examines the latest...
According to the information from the DSIRE database, in Texas, while tradable REC are to be used to meet the RPS requirement the electricity for each REC must be generated and metered within Texas. The electricity price is the total electric industry electricity price reported by the EIA, th...
The main difference between electric current and static electricity is that the electrons or charges flow through the conductor in an electric current. Whereas, in static electricity, the charges are rest and accumulated on the surface of the substance. The electric current is due to the flow ...
Economy 7 is a time-of-use electricity tariff that works alongside Economy 7 meters to provide a different price per kWh based on your time of use. Economy 7 tariffs are based around day and night-time usage, with electricity being cheaper at night but more expensive than normal during the...
What is an Electric Vehicle? Electric vehicles represent the future of transportation. Unlike traditional cars that run on petrol or diesel, EVs are powered by electricity. This electricity can be sourced from renewable resources, making EVs a more environmentally friendly option. ...
Electricity Distribution’s helicopter unit, based at Bristol Airport, patrols over 45,000km of overhead network every year. Its main function is to proactively and reactively check the overhead line network and substations in our distribution region. ...