electricity generation facilities
[ɪˌlɛkˈtrɪsɪti ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən fəˈsɪlɪtiz]
nounpl: electricity generation facilities
usinas geradoras de eletricidade
1. Industrial plants or installations equipped with machinery and equipment designed to produce electrical power from various energy sources
The country invested billions in new electricity generation facilities to meet growing energy demand.
O país investiu bilhões em novas usinas geradoras de eletricidade para atender à crescente demanda de energia.
2. Physical infrastructure that converts primary energy (fossil fuels, nuclear, renewable sources) into electrical energy for distribution
Modern electricity generation facilities must meet strict environmental standards.
As modernas usinas geradoras de eletricidade devem atender a rigorosos padrões ambientais.
In Brazil, electricity generation facilities are a critical topic due to the country's heavy reliance on hydroelectric plants (usinas hidrelétricas), which provide the majority of the nation's electricity. The term is frequently used in discussions about energy policy, infrastructure development, and environmental impact. The Brazilian government agencies like ANEEL (Agência Nacional de Energia Elétrica) heavily regulate these facilities.
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