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Power Grid
PI-04 Power Grid
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| power grid | a network for delivering electricity from suppliers to consumers |
| load following | the practice of adjusting the power output of electric generators to match the varying power demand |
| power producer | the power plants, solar and wind farms that produce electricity |
| power consumers | the homes and businesses that use and pay for the electricity |
| base load | the minimum level of demand on an electrical grid over a span of time |
| peak load | when the electrical grid is experiencing its highest demand |
| blackout | a complete loss of electrical power in a given area |
| brownout | a reduction in the availability of electrical power in a particular area |