# Generators and alternators and Steam turbines and thermal power plants

Energy flows from steam turbines and thermal power plants to generators and alternators.

Source page: https://www.materialinsights.org/links/generators-and-alternators-and-steam-turbines-and-thermal-power-plants/

[Generators and alternators](https://www.materialinsights.org/energy/e_generators/) (energy) and [Steam turbines and thermal power plants](https://www.materialinsights.org/energy/e_steam_turbines/) (energy): 1 relationship.

## How they are linked

### 1. Energy flow

*Physical flow · 98% of flow · Steam turbines and thermal power plants → Generators and alternators*

The spinning turbine shaft drives a generator.

- **98%** of Steam turbines and thermal power plants's energy goes this way

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