mains electricity

  • 21the mains — Brit. the source of public water, gas, or electricity supply through pipes or cables. → main …

    English new terms dictionary

  • 22Sustainable energy — Renewable energy …

    Wikipedia

  • 23AC power plugs and sockets — See also: Industrial and multiphase power plugs and sockets Plugs and sockets may sometimes combine male and female contacts, but t …

    Wikipedia

  • 24Power supply — For the Budgie album, see Power Supply (album). A vacuum tube rackmount adjustable power supply, capable of +/ 1500 volts DC, 0 to 100mA output, with amperage limiting capability. A power supply is a device that supplies electrical energy …

    Wikipedia

  • 25Solar hot water — is water heated by the use of solar energy. Solar heating systems are generally composed of solar thermal collectors, a fluid system to move the heat from the collector to its point of usage. The system may use electricity for pumping the fluid,… …

    Wikipedia

  • 26Electric power transmission — Electric transmission redirects here. For vehicle transmissions, see diesel electric transmission. 400 kV high tension transmission lines near Madrid Electric power transmission or high voltage electric transmission is the bulk transfer of… …

    Wikipedia

  • 27Utility frequency — The waveform of 230 volt, 50 Hz compared with 110 V, 60 Hz. The utility frequency, (power) line frequency (American English) or mains frequency (British English) is the frequency at which alternating current (ac, also AC) is transmitted from a… …

    Wikipedia

  • 28Electrical power industry — The electrical power industry provides the production and delivery of electrical power (electrical energy), often known as power, or electricity, in sufficient quantities to areas that need electricity through a grid. Many households and… …

    Wikipedia

  • 29Stationary engine — A stationary engine is an engine whose framework does not move. It is normally used not to propel a vehicle but to drive a piece of immobile equipment such as a pump or power tool.This article concentrates on oil burning or internal combustion… …

    Wikipedia

  • 30Electrical grid — Power Grid redirects here. For the board game, see Power Grid (board game). For other uses, see Grid (disambiguation). General layout of electricity networks. Voltages and depictions of electrical lines are typical for Germany and other European… …

    Wikipedia