Glossary
Power Plants (Plant design)

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Glossary
Power Plants (Plant design)

Author : Benjamin FRITZ

Review date: August 22, 2025 | Lire en français

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7. Glossary

Renewable energy (RE) ; renewable energy

Renewable energy is an energy source whose resources are constantly replenished.

Direct current (DC) ; direct current ( DC).

Electric current such that electrons flow continuously in a single direction.

Alternating current (AC) ; alternating current ( AC)

Periodic electric current such that electrons flow alternately in both directions.

Inverter ; inverter

Device transforming direct current into alternating current.

Single-phase/three-phase ; single-phase/ three phase

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