Die Energieinfrastruktur
Example: Die Energieinfrastruktur muss für die Zukunft modernisiert werden.
Definition
"Energieinfrastruktur" refers to the physical and organizational structures, facilities, and systems needed for the production, distribution, and storage of energy. It includes power plants, grids, pipelines, and other components essential for supplying energy reliably and efficiently.
Etymology
The German word "Energieinfrastruktur" combines "Energie" (energy) and "Infrastruktur" (infrastructure). "Energie" comes from the Greek "energeia," meaning activity or operation, while "Infrastruktur" originated from French, referring to the underlying framework or foundation of a system. Did you know? The term reflects the modern need to describe complex energy systems as a cohesive network.
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"Die Energieinfrastruktur" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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