Glossary
Power Plants (Plant design)

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

2 different power supply modes for electrical installations.

In single-phase mode, power is supplied by 2 wires (one phase and one neutral).

In three-phase, power is supplied by 3 or 4 wires (3 phases and sometimes a neutral).

Cogeneration ; cogeneration

Production of two forms of energy at the same time in...