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DARK DOLDRUMS [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2026-04-22
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Electric Power Stations
- Renewable Energy
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- dark doldrums
1, record 1, English, dark%20doldrums
correct, plural noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Dark doldrums are characterized by low renewable [electricity] generation due to low water levels in reservoirs, minimal wind, cloudy weather with low temperatures and, consequently, high demand. 2, record 1, English, - dark%20doldrums
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
dark doldrums: designation used with a singular or a plural verb. 3, record 1, English, - dark%20doldrums
Record 1, Key term(s)
- dark-doldrums
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Centrales électriques
- Énergies renouvelables
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- pénurie d'énergies renouvelables
1, record 1, French, p%C3%A9nurie%20d%27%C3%A9nergies%20renouvelables
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Insuffisance temporaire de la production d'électricité provenant de sources d'énergie intermittentes. 1, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9nurie%20d%27%C3%A9nergies%20renouvelables
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
La pénurie d'énergies renouvelables peut se produire notamment pour l'énergie éolienne ou pour l'énergie solaire, en l'absence de moyen de stockage adapté. 1, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9nurie%20d%27%C3%A9nergies%20renouvelables
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 OBS
pénurie d'énergies renouvelables : désignation et définition publiées au Journal officiel de la République française le 6 juin 2025. 2, record 1, French, - p%C3%A9nurie%20d%27%C3%A9nergies%20renouvelables
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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