Windmill
Machines converting the energy of wind into useful forms of power were already in use in the Middle Ages.
Domestic electric light sources
This animation shows the characteristics of domestic light sources, from traditional light bulbs to LED lights.
Aluminium smelting
Aluminium smelting is the process of extracting aluminium from alumina by electrolysis.
Fusion reactor
Nuclear fusion will serve as an environmentally friendly and practically unlimited source of energy.
Offshore natural gas extraction, Norway
The Troll A is an offshore natural gas platform, the largest offshore platform ever built: it rises about 170 metres above water level, weighs 656,000...
Mining at the time of the Industrial Revolution
At the end of the 18th century, mining boomed because of the great need for raw materials in the dynamically developing industry.
Nuclear power plant
Nuclear power plants convert the energy released during nuclear fission into electric power.
Ancient Roman aqueduct and road
The excellent road and aqueduct system covering the whole empire reflects well the development of the Roman civilisation.
Watermill
Machines converting the energy of flowing or falling water into useful forms of power were already in use in the Middle Ages.
How does it work? - Water tap
This animation demonstrates the functioning of the 3 basic types of water tap.
Hydroelectric power plant (Hoover Dam, USA)
The huge dam built on the Colorado river in the US was named after a former American President.
Passive house
In a passive house a comfortable inner temperature can be ensured without the use of traditional heating and cooling systems.
Underground coal mining
As opposed to opencast mines, in underground mines the layers covering coal are not removed, coal is extracted from mine shafts.
Biogas power plant
Biogas can be produced from organic material (manure, plant waste, organic waste) using bacteria. Biogas is a mixture of methane and carbon dioxide; burning...
Oil platform
A long pipe in the centre of the tower penetrates the ocean bed until it reaches the layer that contains oil.
How does it work? - Photovoltaic solar panel, solar thermal collector
This animation demonstrates how solar energy can be utilised.
System of public utilities
System that satisfies consumers’ demands of water supply, wastewater disposal, electricity, heat and gas supply and telecommunication.