Energy systemAn energy system is a system primarily designed to supply energy-services to end-users. The intent behind energy systems is to minimise energy losses to a negligible level, as well as to ensure the efficient use of energy. The IPCC Fifth Assessment Report defines an energy system as "all components related to the production, conversion, delivery, and use of energy". The first two definitions allow for demand-side measures, including daylighting, retrofitted building insulation, and passive solar building design, as well as socio-economic factors, such as aspects of energy demand management and remote work, while the third does not.
Grid-tie inverterA grid-tie inverter converts direct current (DC) into an alternating current (AC) suitable for injecting into an electrical power grid, normally 120 V RMS at 60 Hz or 240 V RMS at 50 Hz. Grid-tie inverters are used between local electrical power generators: solar panel, wind turbine, hydro-electric, and the grid. To inject electrical power efficiently and safely into the grid, grid-tie inverters must accurately match the voltage, frequency and phase of the grid sine wave AC waveform.
Propulsion nucléaire thermiqueLa propulsion nucléaire thermique ou nucléo-thermique est un mode de propulsion des fusées qui utilise un réacteur nucléaire pour chauffer un fluide propulsif. Celui-ci, comme dans le cas d'un moteur-fusée classique, est expulsé via une tuyère pour fournir la poussée qui propulse la fusée. Ce type de propulsion permet d'atteindre en théorie des vitesses d'éjection de gaz nettement plus élevées et donc un meilleur rendement que la propulsion chimique utilisée sur les lanceurs actuels.
