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Power Generation
Energy Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: The process of producing electrical energy by converting mechanical, chemical, thermal, nuclear, or radiant energy through generators or direct conversion devices. It covers the whole activity of creating electricity before transmission and distribution.
Example in context
“National power generation rose sharply last winter because cold weather increased heating demand across residential and commercial customers throughout the country.”
“Ülke genelinde soğuk hava konut ve ticari abonelerde ısıtma talebini artırdığı için geçen kış ulusal elektrik üretimi hızla yükseldi.”
Where engineers use it
The term appears in energy statistics, dispatch planning, and utility reporting. Engineers use it when comparing technologies, forecasting demand, calculating fuel needs, and evaluating how much electricity each source contributes over a given period.
Synonyms: electricity generation
Antonyms: power consumption
Practice: can you use “Power Generation” at work?
During a utility briefing you are asked to compare monthly power generation from three different technologies. Explain what the term measures and which units and time bases you would use.
Show a model answer
“Power generation must always match the electricity demand in real time.”
“Power Generation” in 21 languages
| English | Power Generation |
|---|---|
| Turkish | Elektrik Üretimi |
| French | Production d'électricité |
| German | Stromerzeugung |
| Spanish | Generación de electricidad |
| Chinese | 发电 |
| Arabic | توليد الطاقة الكهربائية |
| Portuguese | Geração de energia elétrica |
| Russian | Производство электроэнергии |
| Japanese | 発電 |
| Italian | Produzione di energia elettrica |
| Vietnamese | Phát điện |
| Hindi | विद्युत उत्पादन |
| Thai | การผลิตไฟฟ้า |
| Indonesian | Pembangkitan listrik |
| Korean | 발전 |
| Bengali | বিদ্যুৎ উৎপাদন |
| Dutch | Elektriciteitsopwekking |
| Swedish | Elproduktion |
| Finnish | Sähköntuotanto |
| Ukrainian | Виробництво електроенергії |
Frequently asked questions
What does Power Generation mean in engineering?
The process of producing electrical energy by converting mechanical, chemical, thermal, nuclear, or radiant energy through generators or direct conversion devices. It covers the whole activity of creating electricity before transmission and distribution. In Energy Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Power Generation?
Power Generation is pronounced /ˈpaʊər ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Power Generation used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “National power generation rose sharply last winter because cold weather increased heating demand across residential and commercial customers throughout the country.”
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