Energy Industry Collection (#3)

High-voltage redirection pylons at the Oxbow Reserve, Highway 71, Oregon, USA

Small solar plant in the Rhine-Main area, Germany, Europe

Transmission tower or electricity pylon, evening mood, cloudy sky, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Large flock of birds in front of wind turbines, Fehmarn Island, Schleswig-Holstein, Germany

Electricity pylon against a blue sky with clouds

Power pole against a cloudy sky

Electricity pylon against a blue evening sky, Eckental, Middle Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Wind turbines at sunset, Aalborg, Jutland, Denmark

Wind turbine on a green field, Frankenwald, Steinbach am Wald, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Electricity pylon against a red evening sky, Bavaria, Germany

Birds on a power line with a rising moon in the blue hour, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Renewable energy, balls of recycled paper, papier mache, paper mache, drying in the sun, Namibia

Power pole

Wind turbine, utility poles and power lines, silhouettes, Oening, Bavaria, Germany

tratocumulus and a wind turbine as a silhouette, Karsberg, Upper Franconia, Bavaria, Germany

Aerial view, electricity pylons in a field, Gutov, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania, Germany

One of the dams of the Karahnjukar hydroelectric power plant project, Eastern Highlands, Iceland

One of the dams of the Karahnjukar hydropower plant project with Halslon water reservoir, Eastern Highlands, Iceland

Settling pond reclamation. Pile of overburden (black) in a oil plants settling pond. The buildings of the oil mine and processing plant are in the background

Oil plant settling pond, aerial photograph. The waste water in this settling pond contains crushed rock, sand, crude oil and bitumen

Oil sands bucketwheel. This massive mining device, known as a bucketwheel, was used to mine the Athabasca Oil Sands, in Alberta, Canada

Oil plant scarecrow (lower right), used to keep waterfowl off the oil plants settling ponds. The waste discharged to these settling ponds contains traces of crude oil and bitumen

Oil refinery at dusk. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Oil refinery at sunset. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Oil refinery near sunset. A tailings pond, for the disposal of waste material from the mining and refining process, is seen in the foreground

Opencast mine, Athabasca Oil Sands
Opencast mine. Aerial photograph of an opencast mine in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. This mine is operated by Suncor Energy

Oil processing plant, Athabasca Oil Sands
Oil processing plant. Aerial photograph of an oil processing plant in the Athabasca Oil Sands, Alberta, Canada. Settling ponds, with oil deposits, are seen surrounding the processing plant

Oil industry pollution. Tailings settling pond with residual crude oil and bitumen floating on the surface. In the background is the Syncrude oil processing plant

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The energy industry, a captivating blend of innovation and history, encompasses various sources that power our world. At nightfall, an oil refinery illuminates the sky with its mesmerizing glow, symbolizing the backbone of this ever-evolving sector. In Kiev's Trypillian thermal power plant warehouse, a massive pile of coal stands as a testament to the traditional yet controversial source that has fueled generations. Contrasting this reliance on fossil fuels is Uyayna's solar plant in Riyadh, basking in the radiant sunlight as it harnesses clean energy for tomorrow. The sun gracefully sets behind Crimea's wind farm turbines, showcasing nature's force harnessed by mankind to generate electricity sustainably. Delving into history reveals fascinating milestones in energy generation. A digitally restored reproduction takes us back to 1880 Paris when Bernot wagons transported coal to meet the growing demands of city inhabitants. Meanwhile, Germany witnessed groundbreaking advancements with electrical engineering elements like Bunsen and bottle elements providing voltage sources in 1876. Niagara Falls' Turbine House emerges from another era; its restoration transports us to witness how early pioneers utilized water's might for generating power at one of nature's most majestic wonders. Anton Kunz revolutionized village life by inventing current generators or motors powered by rivers – an industrial marvel from 1880 Germany. Traveling through Berlin circa 1899 unveils a bustling street adorned with telegraph cables, gas pipes, canals, water pipes, and even pneumatic tubes - a glimpse into how cities adapted their infrastructure during times of progress and change. In Mouchamps near the cityscape lies an array of power-generating wind turbines silently spinning against vast skies - symbols of modernity intertwined with sustainability goals for future generations. Partridge road exposes Kentucky’s rich coal reserves embedded within rock faces – reminding us both of past reliance and present debates surrounding this finite resource.