What Is a Motor Generator?
A motor generator is a device that converts the rotational energy of a motor into electrical energy.
It is widely used as a power supply and power source in applications such as renewable energy power plants and the drive systems of electric vehicles. Structurally, motor generators share a similar construction with electric motors. The primary components include the stator (which houses the electromagnet), the rotor (which contains the rotating electromagnet), and the shaft (which connects the stator and rotor).
The operating principle of a motor generator resembles that of an electric motor: when current flows through the stator, it generates a magnetic field, which interacts with the rotor, causing it to rotate. This rotation induces current in the electromagnets of the rotor, which can then be harnessed as electrical power.