electrical generation facilities

[ɪ'lɛktrɪkəl dʒɛn'ə'reɪʃən fə'sɪlɪtiz]
nounpl: electrical generation facilities
instalações de geração de energia elétrica
1. Physical plants and infrastructure designed and constructed to produce electrical power from various energy sources
The country invested billions in new electrical generation facilities to meet growing energy demand.
O país investiu bilhões em novas instalações de geração de energia elétrica para atender à crescente demanda energética.
2. Industrial complexes equipped with turbines, generators, and related equipment that convert primary energy sources into electricity
Modern electrical generation facilities must comply with strict environmental regulations.
As instalações modernas de geração de energia elétrica devem cumprir regulamentações ambientais rigorosas.
In Brazil, electrical generation facilities are crucial to national infrastructure, with significant reliance on hydroelectric power due to abundant water resources. The term is commonly used in discussions about energy policy, environmental sustainability, and economic development. In Portugal, similar facilities are more diversified with renewable energy sources. In the USA, this term is standard in energy industry, regulatory, and policy discussions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
power plantsgenerating stationspower generation facilitieselectricity generation plantsusinas de energiaestações geradoras
Antonyms / Antônimos
power consumption sitesload centersenergy distribution facilities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
instalações de geração de energia elétrica
Most formal and widely used term in Brazilian Portuguese
General Brazilian
usinas de energia
Common alternative, shorter form
São Paulo
plantas de geração elétrica
Industrial/technical usage common in São Paulo's manufacturing sector
Portugal
instalações de produção de energia elétrica
Portuguese Portuguese uses 'produção' instead of 'geração' in some contexts
Amazon Region, Brazil
usinas hidrelétricas
Hydroelectric facilities are emphasized due to regional importance

Related Words

power gridthermal power planthydroelectric plantrenewable energyturbinegeneratortransmission linesenergy infrastructure

Related Idioms & Phrases

turn on the power plants
ramp up generation
take a facility offline
boost electrical capacity
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