What does "energy carrier" mean?

A substance or phenomenon that can be used to produce mechanical work or heat or to operate chemical or physical processes (ISO 13600).

Energy carrier

Common synonyms include: adenosine triphosphate, atp, chemical energy source, electricity, energy bearing, energy medium.

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A substance or phenomenon that can be used to produce mechanical work or heat or to operate chemical or physical processes (ISO 13600).
"Solar radiation is an energy carrier that is not an energyware."

"Solar radiation is an energy carrier that is not an energyware."