power supply

noun

1. a device that provides power to electric machines, generators, etc.

Example Sentences

“Other coal-fired plants are running at 50% capacity and the country is unable to buy enough coal owing to the dollar crisis, so it is important to continue readymade power supply from Adani. It is marginally more expensive than local producers but it is a crucial supply,” said Dr Ajaj Hossain, energy expert and a retired professor.

From BBC

“As a result, power supply has been cut off, and because of that telecommunication systems were also not functioning,” Mingma Sherpa, chair of a youth club at Namche, a major tourist spot near Thame, said.

From BBC

The problem was traced to a faulty computer power supply unit that was replaced.

From Los Angeles Times

Grossi said the main dangers of restarting the nuclear plant are the continuing military operations in the region and the precarious nature of the external power supply, where he said there continues to be “oscillations or even blackouts.”

From Seattle Times

Grossi said that for the nuclear plant to be restarted safely, there must not be “any bombing or any activity of this type,” and there needs to be a stable external power supply along with several other safety assessments.

From Seattle Times