# Generators and alternators and Mechanical power transmission

Energy flows from mechanical power transmission to generators and alternators.

Source page: https://www.materialinsights.org/links/generators-and-alternators-and-mechanical-power-transmission/

[Generators and alternators](https://www.materialinsights.org/energy/e_generators/) (energy) and [Mechanical power transmission](https://www.materialinsights.org/energy/e_mechanical_transmission/) (energy): 1 relationship.

## How they are linked

### 1. Energy flow

*Physical flow · 61% of flow · Mechanical power transmission → Generators and alternators*

Shafts and gearboxes connect turbines to generators.

- **61%** of Mechanical power transmission's energy goes this way

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