microgeneration
[ˌmaɪ.kroʊ.dʒɛnəˈreɪ.ʃən]
nounfemininepl: microgenerations
microgeração
1. Small-scale electricity generation from renewable sources, typically for individual homes or small businesses, rather than for grid distribution
Solar panels on residential rooftops are a popular form of microgeneration.
Painéis solares em telhados residenciais são uma forma popular de microgeração.
2. The production of electrical power by individuals or small communities using localized renewable energy systems
Microgeneration allows homeowners to become energy-independent.
A microgeração permite que os proprietários se tornem independentes energeticamente.
3. Any small-scale power generation technology that can be installed at or near the point of use
Wind turbines and hydroelectric systems contribute to microgeneration capabilities.
Turbinas eólicas e sistemas hidrelétricos contribuem para as capacidades de microgeração.
Microgeneration has gained significant traction in both Brazil and Portugal as part of EU and national sustainability initiatives. In Brazil, it represents an emerging sector as the country explores renewable energy alternatives. In Portugal, microgeneration is integrated into national energy policy and supported by EU directives on renewable energy. In the USA, particularly in progressive urban areas, microgeneration (especially residential solar) has become a status symbol associated with environmental consciousness and energy independence.
Related Idioms & Phrases
going off-grid through microgeneration
microgeneration revolution
community microgeneration projects
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