power station
[/ˈpaʊər ˈsteɪʃən/]
nounpl: power stations
usina de energia
1. A facility where electrical power is generated and distributed to consumers
The coal power station supplied electricity to the entire region.
A usina de energia a carvão fornecia eletricidade para toda a região.
2. An industrial plant that converts various forms of energy into electrical power
The new nuclear power station was built to reduce carbon emissions.
A nova usina de energia nuclear foi construída para reduzir as emissões de carbono.
In Brazil, 'usina de energia' is the standard term used by ANEEL (National Electric Energy Agency) and in technical/governmental contexts. Brazil relies heavily on hydroelectric power stations (usinas hidrelétricas) due to abundant water resources, making them a significant part of the national infrastructure discussion. The term is widely recognized in environmental and energy policy debates in Portuguese-speaking countries.
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