power plant

• Instalação industrial que gera energia elétrica, geralmente convertendo energia mecânica de turbinas movidas a vapor, água, vento ou reações nucleares em eletricidade.

An industrial facility that generates electricity, typically by converting mechanical energy from turbines powered by steam, water, wind, or nuclear reactions into electrical energy.

1. Energy generation facilityB1formal

   An industrial facility that generates electricity from various energy sources.

   Usina elétrica

   • The new power plant uses solar panels to generate electricity.
   • Coal-fired power plants are being phased out in many countries.
   • The nuclear power plant provides energy to millions of homes.