electricity sector

collocation in English

meaningsofelectricityandsector

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electricity
noun[U]
uk
/ˌel.ɪkˈtrɪs.ə.ti/us
/iˌlekˈtrɪs.ə.t̬i/
a form of energy that can be produced in several ways and that provides power to devices that create light, ...
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sector
noun[C]
uk
/ˈsek.tər/us
/ˈsek.tɚ/
one of the areas into which the economic activity of a country ...
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(Definition ofelectricityandsectorfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

Examplesofelectricity sector

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In theelectricitysector, however, private enterprise actively fought against the creation of a state monopoly.
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This is particularly true in theelectricitysector.
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Many of the discussions in theelectricitysectorcentered on a model for third party access.
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The privatisation and restructuring of theelectricitysectorin the late 1980s was even more radical and the government proceeded with strong commitment.
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Often they were toned down relative to a second set of promises of internal economic and efficiency gains for theelectricitysectoritself.
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Now the owners of the gas pipelines had to open up for producers and consumers also to engage in this trade, similar to the network owners in theelectricitysector.
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In 1973, due to the worldwide oil crisis, new regulation of theelectricitysectorwas urged in order to change the electricity generation mix, reduce oil dependency and save energy.
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Although included implicitly in the production function for theelectricitysector, a more detailed model might explicitly include hydro, nuclear, wind, and other noncarbon energy sources.
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The electricity producers should not also handle electricity distribution to customers; there is a need to unbundle theelectricitysector.
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We do not, as yet, have sufficient information (including the generation fuel mix) to assess any resulting changes in theelectricitysector.
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So there is much to be done in theelectricitysector.
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This means that in three to four years, renewable energy will have overtaken coal and nuclear power in theelectricitysector.
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Some other amendments cover proposals to extend harmonization in theelectricitysector, which is essential for the proper functioning of the internal electricity market.
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An external certified body should be responsible for assessing quality in theelectricitysector.
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However, the overall trend in emissions from theelectricitysectoris encouraging; for example, through gas burn, renewables and combined heat and power.
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The best support we can give to sustainable energy sources is a sober breakdown of all real costs, particularly in theelectricitysector.
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Competition in theelectricitysectoris inconceivable in anything other than homeopathic, controlled and regulated doses.
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The projects in the gas sector are worth about 20, 000 million dollars and those in theelectricitysectorare worth 1, 800 million dollars.
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