power infrastructure

[ˈpaʊər ˈɪnfrəˌstrʌktʃər]
nounpl: power infrastructures
infraestrutura de energia
1. The system of facilities, equipment, and networks required to generate, transmit, distribute, and supply electrical power to consumers
The country invested billions in upgrading its power infrastructure to support economic growth.
O país investiu bilhões na modernização de sua infraestrutura de energia para apoiar o crescimento econômico.
2. The physical and organizational structures necessary for the functioning of electrical power systems, including power plants, transmission lines, substations, and distribution networks
Hurricanes can severely damage power infrastructure, leaving millions without electricity.
Furacões podem danificar severamente a infraestrutura de energia, deixando milhões sem eletricidade.
In Brazil, discussions about power infrastructure are significant due to the country's reliance on hydroelectric power and ongoing debates about modernization and sustainability. The term is frequently used in policy discussions, particularly regarding climate resilience and economic development. In the USA, power infrastructure has become a politically charged topic, especially regarding grid modernization, renewable energy integration, and cybersecurity.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
electrical infrastructureenergy infrastructurepower gridelectricity infrastructurepower system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
infraestrutura de energia
Most common term used throughout Brazil
General Brazilian
infraestrutura elétrica
Alternative term emphasizing electrical aspect
São Paulo
infraestrutura de potência
Technical term used in engineering contexts
Portugal
infraestrutura de energia elétrica
European Portuguese tends to be more explicit

Related Words

power generationtransmission lineselectrical gridrenewable energypower plantsubstationdistribution network

Related Idioms & Phrases

critical infrastructure
aging infrastructure
green infrastructure
infrastructure investment
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