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Trailing edge
Energy; Energy efficiency
The part of a wind energy conversion device blade, or airfoil, that is the last to contact the wind.
Thermal balance point
Energy; Energy efficiency
The point or outdoor temperature where the heating capacity of a heat pump matches the heating requirements of a building.
Anode
Energy; Energy efficiency
The positive pole or electrode of an electrolytic cell, vacuum tube, etc. (see also sacrificial anode).
Net lower heating value (NHV)
Energy; Energy efficiency
The potential energy available in a fuel as received, taking into account the energy loss in evaporating and superheating the water in the fuel. Equal to the higher heating value minus 1050W where W ...
Off-peak
Energy; Energy efficiency
The period of low energy demand, as opposed to maximum, or peak, demand.
Substrate
Energy; Energy efficiency
The physical material upon which a photovoltaic cell is applied.
Luminance
Energy; Energy efficiency
The physical measure of the subjective sensation of brightness; measured in lumens.
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