conventional power plant JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/kənˈvɛnʃənl ˈpaʊər ˈplɑːnt/ · con·ven·tion·al pow·er plant
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- A power plant that generates electricity using traditional energy sources, such as coal, gas, or nuclear fuel, as opposed to renewable energy sources. The conventional power plant in the nearby town has been a major source of electricity for decades.
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Did you know? Conventional power plants have been the primary source of electricity globally for centuries, but their dominance is being challenged by the increasing adoption of renewable energy sources. The first conventional power plant was opened in 1882 by Thomas Edison in Manhattan, New York.