Power Generator

electric generator, also called dynamo, any machine that converts mechanical energy to electricity for transmission and distribution over power lines to domestic, commercial, and industrial customers. Generators also produce the electrical power required for automobiles, aircraft, ships, and trains. electric generator.Generator is an electrical machine which transforms mechanical energy or magnetic energy into electric energy. This mechanical energy can be provided by a stream, water, gas turbine, water turbine, etc. The current produced by the generator can be either alternating current (AC) or direct current (DC).