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2. AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types

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   Historically, two-pin sockets without earth were used in Britain, but their use is now restricted to sockets specifically designated for shavers and toothbrushes. An adaptor (in the context of plugs and sockets) is defined in IEC 60050 as "a portable accessory constructed as an integral unit incorporating both a plug portion and one or more ...

3. Mains electricity by country - Wikipedia

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   The 16 amp version uses wider pin spacing and larger pins. Hybrid outlets that accept both types are common and some also accept type F. NB: 16 amp type C plugs, such as CEE 7/17 commonly found on hairdryers, will not fit type L outlets and need an adapter, or should be used with a type F or hybrid type L/F outlet. Jamaica: A, B 110 V

4. List of high-voltage transmission links in the United Kingdom

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   Interconnectors play a key part in balancing variable renewable generation, for example the North Sea Link allows the UK to export excess power to Norway during windy periods to conserve Norwegian hydro stocks and import Norwegian hydro power on less windy days.

5. Adapter - Wikipedia

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   A "power cube"-type AC adapter. An AC-to-DC power supply adapts electricity from household mains voltage (either 120 or 230 volts AC) to low-voltage DC suitable for powering consumer electronics. Small, detached power supplies for consumer electronics are called AC adapters, or variously power bricks, wall warts, or chargers.

6. Electricity in Great Britain - Wikipedia

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   In 2015, 40.4 TW·h of energy was generated by wind power, and the quarterly generation record was set in the three-month period from October to December 2015, with 13% of the nation's electricity demand met by wind. [14] Wind power contributed 15% of UK electricity generation in 2017 and 18.5% in the final quarter of 2017. [15]

7. Fact check: Clean energy provided around 21% of Britain’s ...

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   Fact check: Clean energy provided around 21% of Britain’s power in 2010. August Graham, PA. June 27, 2024 at 5:07 AM. ... provided around 21% of Great Britain’s electricity. ...