energy supply
[/ˈɛnərdʒi səˈplaɪ/]
nounpl: energy supplies
fornecimento de energia
1. The provision or distribution of energy (electricity, gas, fuel) to consumers or facilities
The energy supply to the city was disrupted by the storm.
O fornecimento de energia para a cidade foi interrompido pela tempestade.
2. The total amount of energy available for use in a given period or system
The country's energy supply depends heavily on renewable sources.
O fornecimento de energia do país depende fortemente de fontes renováveis.
3. The infrastructure and systems that generate and deliver energy to end-users
Investment in energy supply infrastructure is crucial for economic development.
O investimento em infraestrutura de fornecimento de energia é crucial para o desenvolvimento econômico.
In Brazil, 'fornecimento de energia' is a critical topic given the country's reliance on hydroelectric power and concerns about drought and water shortages. The term appears frequently in news, government policy, and utility company communications. In the USA, 'energy supply' gained prominence during energy crises and is central to discussions about energy independence and infrastructure investment.
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