Akademisches IELTS (Band 8 und Höher) - Energie und Kraft

a facility that transforms voltage levels and regulates electrical currents, typically situated in an electrical power distribution system

Umspannwerk, Umspannstation

an electric device that is used to increase or decrease the voltage of an alternating current

Transformator, Umformer

a chemical reaction between a fuel and an oxidizing agent, typically producing heat and light

Verbrennung, Entzündung

a method used to extract natural gas or oil from deep underground by injecting high-pressure fluid to fracture rock formations

Fracking, hydraulisches Brechen

a pipe, tube, or channel that is used to protect, enclose, or route electrical wires, cables, or other utilities for the purpose of safe and organized transmission

elektrisches Kabelrohr, elektrische Leitung

an electric current that reverses direction periodically, typically used in power distribution systems due to its efficiency in long-distance transmission

Wechselstrom, alternierender Strom

any fuel that can be used instead of fossil fuels

alternative Brennstoff, Ersatzbrennstoff

a type of fuel made from living matter, such as plants or waste, that can be used as a renewable energy source

Bioenergie

a gas, especially methane, that is produced as a result of the decomposition of animal or plant remains, which is used as fuel

Biogas