No. 9,078 in Swedish
elbehovet
"The electricity need" or "the need for electricity."
In a sentence
Elbehovet ökar under vintern när folk använder elektriska uppvärmningssystem.
The electricity demand increases during winter when people use electric heating systems.
In this sentence, 'elbehovet' refers to the society's general demand for electricity during specific periods.
Vi bör minska elbehovet genom att använda energieffektiva apparater.
We should reduce electricity demand by using energy-efficient appliances.
Here, 'elbehovet' is presented as something that can be managed or influenced through certain actions or choices.
Energibolagen förutser att elbehovet kommer att stiga inom de kommande åren.
Energy companies anticipate that electricity demand will increase in the coming years.
The term 'elbehovet' is employed to describe forecasted changes in the demand for electricity.
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