IELTS accademico (Fascia 6-7) - Energia e potenza

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

cella solare

a type of energy generated by splitting atoms to release their stored energy

energia nucleare

the energy produced from heat sources, often used to generate electricity

energia termica

device used to convert the kinetic energy of flowing water into mechanical energy, which is then used to generate electricity

turbina idroelettrica

a renewable source that harnesses heat from beneath the Earth's surface for electricity or heating

energia geotermica

a clean and powerful energy that is obtained by splitting atoms, which then can be used to produce heat, electricity, etc.

energia atomica

a large building in which electricity is made

centrale elettrica

a facility that generates electricity on a large scale

centrale elettrica

energy that is generated from the force of running water

idroelettrico

a machine that produces electricity by converting mechanical energy into electrical energy

generatore

a closed vessel in which water is heated to create steam or hot water, used for heating buildings, producing electricity, or powering machines

caldaia

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

reattore nucleare

a device that converts direct current (DC) into alternating current (AC)

inverter

unrefined petroleum extracted from underground reservoirs before processing

petrolio greggio

a huge wall built to keep water from entering an area or to contain and use water as a power source to produce electricity

diga

a device that converts fuel directly into electricity through a chemical reaction

cellula a combustibile

a large facility used for drilling oil or gas from underground or under the sea

piattaforma petrolifera

a drilled hole or structure used to extract petroleum (crude oil) or natural gas from underground reservoirs

pozzo di petrolio