electric generation

collocation in English

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electric
adjective
uk
/iˈlek.trɪk/us
/iˈlek.trɪk/
using electricity ...
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generation
noun
uk
/ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/us
/ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
all the people of about the same age within a society or within a ...
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(Definition ofelectricandgenerationfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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A possible method ofelectricgenerationwhich does not involve moving parts is generation by electromagnetic induction using the highly conducting plasma of the reaction products as the working fluid.
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Other forms ofelectricgeneration, as has been pointed out, take less capital and are more profitable in the short run.
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Mostelectricgenerationis driven by heat engines.
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This can be changed using more renewable sources forelectricgeneration.
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Worldwide, most electric power is produced by steam-electric power plants, which produce about 86% of allelectricgeneration.
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Electricgenerationusing coal burning produces approximately twice the greenhouse gasses per kilowatt compared to generation using natural gas.
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It required transmission line owners to allowelectricgenerationcompanies "open access" to their network.
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It provides a continuing program for evaluatingelectricgenerationissues and recommending responsible, long-term solutions.
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On the ranch he maintained the various appliances and machines, theelectricgenerationplant, the milk house supplies and so on.
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If the subsidies for diesel were bounded with the renewable subsides, remote communities could adapt hybridelectricgenerationsystems.
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The firm focuses on oil and gas exploration, midstream pipeline,electricgeneration, energy and power services as well as energy and power technology.
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The following provides each states electrical energy generation by fuel source as a percentage (%) of its totalelectricgeneration.
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The electrical supply varies, particularly when droughts disrupt hydropowerelectricgeneration; rolling blackouts are implemented as necessary.
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Aselectricgenerationand consumption differs, the power transmission grid has to be balanced.
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