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HYDROELECTRIC GENERATION [6 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2023-04-25
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Anti-pollution Measures
- Electric Power Stations
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- clean electricity
1, record 1, English, clean%20electricity
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Clean electricity is produced from non-greenhouse gas emitting energy sources. In Canada, the majority of clean electricity generation in the provinces and territories comes from hydroelectric, nuclear, wind, and solar power generation. 2, record 1, English, - clean%20electricity
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Mesures antipollution
- Centrales électriques
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- électricité propre
1, record 1, French, %C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9%20propre
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
L'électricité propre est produite à partir de sources d'énergie qui n'émettent pas de gaz à effet de serre. Au Canada, la plus grande partie de la production d'électricité propre dans les provinces et les territoires provient de la production d'énergie hydroélectrique, nucléaire, éolienne et solaire. 2, record 1, French, - %C3%A9lectricit%C3%A9%20propre
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2020-07-30
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Atmospheric, Climatic and Meteorological Phenomena
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- South American monsoon system
1, record 2, English, South%20American%20monsoon%20system
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
- SAMS 2, record 2, English, SAMS
correct
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- South American monsoon 3, record 2, English, South%20American%20monsoon
correct
- SAM 3, record 2, English, SAM
correct
- SAM 3, record 2, English, SAM
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The South American monsoon system(SAMS) is the most important climatic feature of the continent. It provides water resources for millions of people living in rural and urban areas, and is a dominant control on both agriculture and on hydroelectric power generation, which is the primary source of electricity in South America. 4, record 2, English, - South%20American%20monsoon%20system
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Phénomènes météorologiques, climatiques et atmosphériques
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- système de la mousson sud-américaine
1, record 2, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
- SAMS 1, record 2, French, SAMS
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- mousson sud-américaine 2, record 2, French, mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La composition isotopique des glaces andines permet [...] de retracer l'histoire de la mousson sud-américaine qui est un élément majeur du climat de cette région, et qui répond aux grands bouleversements climatiques globaux. 3, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
SAMS : acronyme du terme anglais «South American monsoon system». 4, record 2, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20la%20mousson%20sud%2Dam%C3%A9ricaine
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2017-09-27
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Non-Gov. Provincial Bodies and Committees (Canadian)
- Indigenous Sociology
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band
1, record 3, English, Qalipu%20Mi%27kmaq%20First%20Nation%20Band
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- QMFN 2, record 3, English, QMFN
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation 3, record 3, English, Qalipu%20Mi%27kmaq%20First%20Nation
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Qalipu First Nation 4, record 3, English, Qalipu%20First%20Nation
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Qalipu 4, record 3, English, Qalipu
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation Band (Pronounced: ha-lee-boo, Meaning: Caribou), is [a] band (First Nation) as defined by the Indian Act, created by order-in-council in 2011 pursuant to the Agreement for the Recognition of the Qalipu Mi’kmaq Band. It represents the Qalipu Mi’kmaq of Newfoundland and Labrador. The band does not control any reserve lands. 5, record 3, English, - Qalipu%20Mi%27kmaq%20First%20Nation%20Band
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The Qalipu Mi’kmaq First Nation exists to achieve the advancement of [their] people. [They] accomplish this through being spiritual, accountable, professional and progressive. 4, record 3, English, - Qalipu%20Mi%27kmaq%20First%20Nation%20Band
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 3 OBS
[Goals :] Create a strategic approach to Band revenue generation that is based on objective evaluation of economic opportunities.... Assist QMFN communities to improve economic related outcomes for Band members.... Work with strategic partners to enhance the conservation of aquatic resources in Ma’Kmaq communities.... Maximize the access of Band members to employment, training and post-secondary education opportunities.... Improve access to health and social programs for Band members.... Increase Band members’ knowledge of the Mi’Kmaq culture and heritage.... Provide financial accountability to funders, Band members and interested stakeholders.... Administer and manage the work of QMFN professionally and accountably.... Proactively engage funders, Band members and other interested stakeholders in the activities and accomplishments of QMFN.... Create an accountable and transparent governance model for the QMFN Chief and Council.... Maximize the benefits to the Band from the Muskrat Falls Hydroelectric project. 2, record 3, English, - Qalipu%20Mi%27kmaq%20First%20Nation%20Band
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités provinciaux non gouv. canadiens
- Sociologie des Autochtones
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation Band
1, record 3, French, Qalipu%20Mi%27kmaq%20First%20Nation%20Band
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
- QMFN 2, record 3, French, QMFN
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- Qalipu Mi'kmaq First Nation 3, record 3, French, Qalipu%20Mi%27kmaq%20First%20Nation
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Qalipu First Nation 4, record 3, French, Qalipu%20First%20Nation
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
- Qalipu 4, record 3, French, Qalipu
correct, Newfoundland and Labrador
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2005-09-15
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Power Transmission Techniques
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- centralized generation
1, record 4, English, centralized%20generation
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Centralized generation-The big coal-and oil-fired plants, nuclear reactor and hydroelectric stations that produce enormous amounts of electricity and send it over high-voltage transmission lines to consumers hundreds of mile away... 2, record 4, English, - centralized%20generation
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Techniques de transport de l'énergie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- production centralisée
1, record 4, French, production%20centralis%C3%A9e
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Système de puissance nominale importante (se chiffrant en mégawatts ou en gigawatts) avec d'un côté des producteurs d'énergie qui assurent l'installation, la conduite et la maintenance des systèmes, et de l'autre coté des utilisateurs qui achètent la forme d'énergie ainsi produite. 2, record 4, French, - production%20centralis%C3%A9e
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Concernant la production centralisée, les tendances [...] sont les suivantes : centrales nucléaires, centrales à combustibles fossiles, centrales hydroélectriques. 3, record 4, French, - production%20centralis%C3%A9e
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 1996-04-09
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- instream use 1, record 5, English, instream%20use
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
- inchannel use 1, record 5, English, inchannel%20use
- non-withdrawal use 1, record 5, English, non%2Dwithdrawal%20use
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Water use taking place within the stream channel. Examples are run-of-the river hydroelectric power generation, navigation, water quality improvement, fish breeding, and recreation. 1, record 5, English, - instream%20use
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- utilisation non consommatrice d'eau
1, record 5, French, utilisation%20non%20consommatrice%20d%27eau
feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Utilisation de l'eau dans le cours d'eau lui-même. Exemples : production hydroélectrique au fil de l'eau, navigation, amélioration de la qualité de l'eau, aquaculture et loisirs. 1, record 5, French, - utilisation%20non%20consommatrice%20d%27eau
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Hidrología e hidrografía
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- uso no consuntivo
1, record 5, Spanish, uso%20no%20consuntivo
masculine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Uso del agua que tiene lugar en la propia corriente por ejemplo, la generación hidroeléctrica, la navegación, la mejora de la calidad del agua, la acuicultura y para fines recreativos. 1, record 5, Spanish, - uso%20no%20consuntivo
Record 6 - internal organization data 1990-12-04
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Distribution
- Renewable Energy
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- non-conventional generation
1, record 6, English, non%2Dconventional%20generation
correct
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 6, English, - non%2Dconventional%20generation
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Distribution électrique
- Énergies renouvelables
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- production non classique
1, record 6, French, production%20non%20classique
feminine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 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. 1, record 6, French, - production%20non%20classique
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Par exemple, l'énergie solaire et l'énergie éolienne sont des formes de production d'électricité non classique. 1, record 6, French, - production%20non%20classique
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
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