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Record 1 2015-01-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Energy Transformation
DEF

The energy lost during the conversion from primary energy (petroleum, natural gas, coal, hydro, uranium, wind, biomass and solar energy) into electrical energy.

OBS

Losses occur during generation, transmission and distribution of electricity, and include plant and unaccounted-for uses.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Transformation de l'énergie
DEF

Perte d'énergie durant la conversion d'énergie primaire (énergie du pétrole, du gaz naturel, du charbon, hydraulique, de l'uranium, éolienne, de la biomasse et solaire) en énergie électrique.

OBS

Les pertes se produisent lors de la production, de la transmission et de la distribution de l'électricité, et comprennent la consommation en usine et celle dont on ne peut rendre compte.

Spanish

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