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Record 1 1990-12-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electric Power Distribution
  • Renewable Energy
DEF

The generation of electricity by any means other than hydroelectric generation, thermal generation using nuclear fuel, coal, oil or natural gas, gas turbine generation using oil or natural gas, or internal combustion generation. Examples would be solar power and wind energy.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Distribution électrique
  • Énergies renouvelables
DEF

Production d'électricité par tous les moyens autres que la production hydroélectrique, la production des centrales thermiques utilisant du combustible nucléaire, du charbon, du pétrole ou du gaz naturel, la production de turbines alimentées au mazout ou au gaz naturel, ou la production par combustion interne.

CONT

Par exemple, l'énergie solaire et l'énergie éolienne sont des formes de production d'électricité non classique.

Spanish

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