Meaning of the word "generating station" in English

What does "generating station" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

generating station

US /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ ˈsteɪʃən/
UK /ˈdʒɛnəˌreɪtɪŋ ˈsteɪʃən/

Noun

a power plant; a facility for generating electric power

Example:
The new nuclear generating station will provide electricity to millions of homes.
The old coal-fired generating station is scheduled for decommissioning next year.