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thermal power generation
The generation of electricity by burning fossil fuels such as coal, natural gas, or oil. A major source of electricity in Japan.
日本は火力発電に依存している。
Japan relies on thermal power generation.
火力発電は二酸化炭素を多く排出する。
Thermal power generation emits a large amount of carbon dioxide.
再生可能エネルギーへの転換が進み、火力発電の割合は減少している。
As the shift to renewable energy progresses, the share of thermal power generation is declining.
USAGE:
A compound of 火力 (thermal power, firepower) and 発電 (power generation). Frequently appears in news about energy policy and environmental issues.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 火力発電所 (thermal power plant)
- 火力発電に頼る (to rely on thermal power)
- 火力発電の割合 (share of thermal power)
RELATED WORDS:
- 原子力発電: nuclear power generation
- 水力発電: hydroelectric power generation
- 太陽光発電: solar power generation