power generation

[/ˈpaʊər ˌdʒɛnəˈreɪʃən/]
nounfeminine
geração de energia
1. The process of producing electrical energy from various sources such as fossil fuels, renewable resources, or nuclear reactions
Power generation from solar panels has increased significantly in recent years.
A geração de energia a partir de painéis solares aumentou significativamente nos últimos anos.
2. The infrastructure, facilities, and systems used to create and supply electricity
The country invested in new power generation facilities to meet growing demand.
O país investiu em novas instalações de geração de energia para atender à crescente demanda.
3. The amount of electrical energy produced during a specific period
Peak power generation occurs during midday hours for solar installations.
A geração máxima de energia ocorre durante as horas do meio do dia para instalações solares.
In Brazil, 'geração de energia' is a critical term in discussions about the country's hydroelectric dominance and growing renewable energy sector. Brazil generates over 60% of its electricity from hydropower, making power generation a central topic in environmental and economic policy. In the USA, the term reflects the diverse energy portfolio including fossil fuels, nuclear, and increasing renewable sources, with significant regional variations in generation methods.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
electricity productionenergy generationpower productionelectrical generation
Antonyms / Antônimos
power consumptionenergy consumption

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
geração de energia
Most common term used in Brazil for all types of electrical production
Brazil - Technical/Industrial
geração de potência
More technical variant, sometimes used in engineering contexts
Portugal
geração de energia
Standard term in European Portuguese, same as Brazilian
Brazil - Renewable Energy Sector
produção de energia
Alternative term commonly used when discussing renewable sources

Related Words

renewable energyhydroelectric powerthermal power plantwind energysolar energygridtransmissiondistribution

Related Idioms & Phrases

clean power generation
distributed power generation
peak power generation
power generation capacity
renewable power generation
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