Power station

A power station (also power plant) is a facility for the generation of electric power. The term is also used to refer to the engine in ships, aircraft and other large vehicles. Some prefer to use the term "energy center" because it more accurately describes what the plants do, which is the conversion of other forms of energy, like chemical energy, into electrical energy. However, "power plant" is still the most commonly used term.

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• Electricity generation - this article covers many topics that relate to power stations
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• Energy conservation
• Future energy development
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