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Stanford University

Electricity Generation: From History to Future Directions

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This lecture introduces how electricity is generated and examines its simplified economics, including how to calculate levelized cost of energy. It also considers environmental impacts and future directions.

Syllabus

Introduction
History & Significance
Supply Side – Electricity Generation
Simplified Economics
Environmental Issues
What Lies Ahead

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Stanford Understand Energy

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