power plants
[/ˈpaʊər plænts/]
nounpl: power plants
usinas de energia
1. Industrial facilities that generate electricity through various methods such as combustion, nuclear reactions, or renewable sources
The country invested in new power plants to meet increasing energy demands.
O país investiu em novas usinas de energia para atender à crescente demanda energética.
2. Facilities equipped with generators and turbines that convert different energy sources into electrical power
Coal-fired power plants are being phased out in favor of renewable energy sources.
As usinas de energia movidas a carvão estão sendo eliminadas gradualmente em favor de fontes de energia renovável.
3. In botany, the muscle-like tissues or cellular structures in plants that enable movement and growth
The power plants in the plant's stem allow it to maintain its structure.
As estruturas de energia das plantas permitem que elas mantenham sua estrutura.
In Brazil, the energy sector is particularly important due to the country's reliance on hydroelectric power plants. The term 'usinas de energia' or 'usinas hidrelétricas' (hydroelectric plants) is frequently discussed in environmental and policy contexts. The USA and Brazil have different energy infrastructures, with Brazil emphasizing renewable hydroelectric sources while the USA has historically relied on coal and nuclear facilities. This reflects each nation's geographic and economic priorities in energy production.
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