power crisis; electricity crisis
Refers to a situation where electricity supply is severely strained, often due to high demand, fuel shortages, or infrastructure problems.
A power crisis is expected this summer.
The government called for energy conservation to avert a power crisis.
電力不足 means 'power shortage' and is more common for everyday supply-demand gaps, while 電力危機 implies a more severe, systemic crisis.
Compound of 電力 (electric power) and 危機 (crisis).