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DECENTRALIZED ENERGY SYSTEM [1 record]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-08-26
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Energy Transformation
- Electric Power Stations
- Electric Power Distribution
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- distributed energy system
1, record 1, English, distributed%20energy%20system
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
- DES 1, record 1, English, DES
correct, noun
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- decentralized energy system 1, record 1, English, decentralized%20energy%20system
correct, noun
- DES 1, record 1, English, DES
correct, noun
- DES 1, record 1, English, DES
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Distributed energy systems are fundamentally characterized by locating energy production systems closer to the point of use. DES can be used in both grid-connected and off-grid setups. 1, record 1, English, - distributed%20energy%20system
Record 1, Key term(s)
- decentralised energy system
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Transformation de l'énergie
- Centrales électriques
- Distribution électrique
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- système de production d'énergie décentralisée
1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- système énergétique décentralisé 2, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- système de production décentralisée 1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
- système de production décentralisée d'énergie 1, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e%20d%27%C3%A9nergie
correct, masculine noun
- système énergétique distribué 3, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20%C3%A9nerg%C3%A9tique%20distribu%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- système de production distribuée 4, record 1, French, syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20distribu%C3%A9e
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Un système énergétique décentralisé correspond à un ensemble intégré de moyens de production locaux, de gestion du réseau, de stockage, de rénovation thermique des bâtiments et de mobilité, organisé sur un territoire rapprochant producteurs et consommateurs. 2, record 1, French, - syst%C3%A8me%20de%20production%20d%27%C3%A9nergie%20d%C3%A9centralis%C3%A9e
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
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