Every time there is a power outage, we run to switch on the generator. Many of the modern-day electric generators don’t even need to be switched on. They automatically start working when the power is out. Ever wondered how these electric generators have been running to keep our homes and commercial establishments lit up? We did too, and so we decided to learn from someone who knows. Laura Avila Barraza , who works as a powerhouse electrician at Cook Chicken Inn at Greensboro, North Carolina, USA, explains how an electric generator works. The basics of electrical generators An electric generator is a machine that supplies electrical energy when there is no supply of electricity. It may be used where there is no permanent connection of electric supply or when there is a power cut. The purpose of the electric generator is to provide uninterrupted power to homes, offices, commercial spaces, or industrial establishments. Electric generators are also used in other outdoor applications like