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December2023

Electricity generators

AGROVOC URI
http://aims.fao.org/aos/agrovoc/c_25730

FAO/Alessia Pierdomenico

Electricity generators are used in all areas of activity where it is necessary to ensure the continuity or autonomy of the power supply. They are used as the main, backup or emergency power source. They are real lifesavers for the population when large-scale power outages occur during emergencies, natural disasters or accidents.

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