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power supply

American  

noun

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


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Now, “Project Jupiter” is mired in challenges over power supply and permitting and is fast becoming a prime example of the risks in the tech giant’s sprawling and expensive artificial-intelligence gambit.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 25, 2026

In June, Barrow admitted that The Gambia owed money to Senegal's public electricity provider, Senelec, explaining that the financial strain has complicated efforts to stabilize the power supply.

From Barron's ● Sep. 17, 2026

The power supply was cut off in the area, where dozens of police officers had been deployed, an AFP journalist observed.

From Barron's ● Sep. 5, 2026

With demand growth outstripping new power supply, incumbent power plants could reap higher prices for their output without putting much capital at risk.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 12, 2026

I hooked up the MAV fuel plant to the Hab's power supply.

From "The Martian" by Andy Weir

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