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Vocabulary for IELTS Academic (Band 6-7) - Energy and Power

Here, you will learn some English words related to Energy and Power that are necessary for the Academic IELTS exam.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
solar cell

a device that converts the energy of the sun into electricity

Ex: A solar cell, also known as a photovoltaic cell, converts sunlight directly into electricity. 
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nuclear power

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

Ex: Nuclear power plants generate electricity by harnessing the energy released from splitting atoms. 
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thermal power

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

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hydroelectric turbine

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

Ex: The hydroelectric turbine harnesses the power of water flowing downstream to generate renewable electricity. 
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geothermal energy

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

Ex: The geothermal energy plant uses steam from underground reservoirs to generate electricity. 
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atomic energy

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

Ex: The power plant produces electricity using atomic energy. 
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power plant

a large building in which electricity is made

Ex: The massive hydroelectric power plant harnessed the power of the rushing river to generate clean electricity. 
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power station

a facility that generates electricity on a large scale

Ex: The coal-fired power station supplies electricity to the entire city. 
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hydropower

energy that is generated from the force of running water

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generator
generator
[noun]

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

Ex: The hydroelectric generator harnesses the power of flowing water to produce electricity for nearby communities. 
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boiler
boiler
[noun]

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

Ex: The building’s boiler provides hot water and heating during the winter. 
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reactor
reactor
[noun]

a large machine or structure used for producing nuclear energy

Ex: The nuclear reactor generates electricity by harnessing the energy from nuclear fission. 
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inverter
inverter
[noun]

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

Ex: The solar panels generate DC electricity, which is then converted to AC power by the inverter for use in the home. 
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crude
crude
[noun]

unrefined petroleum extracted from underground reservoirs before processing

Ex: Crude oil is transported via pipelines from oil fields to refineries for processing into usable products. 
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dam
dam
[noun]

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

Ex: The dam controls the river’s water level. 
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fuel cell
fuel cell
[noun]

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

Ex: Fuel cells are used to power electric vehicles by converting hydrogen gas into electricity to drive the motor. 
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oil rig
oil rig
[noun]

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

Ex: The oil rig in the Gulf of Mexico extracts crude oil from deep beneath the seabed. 
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oil well
oil well
[noun]

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

Ex: The oil well in Texas is one of the oldest in the United States, still producing significant amounts of crude oil. 
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