
FAQ: How is electricity generated from coal? | Eland Cables
Firstly, coal is mined from the ground, and transported to the power plant In most circumstances it is finely ground, turning it into powder that burns better, and then burned in a furnace The heat from the furnace heats water, generating steam that is used to turn turbines which generate electricity In 2019, coal accounted for 367% of global electricity Most countries are trying to