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Energy efficiency
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Energy efficiency
Auxiliary energy or system
Energy; Energy efficiency
Energy required to operate mechanical components of an energy system, or a source of energy or energy supply system to back-up another.
Battery energy storage
Energy; Energy efficiency
Energy storage using electrochemical batteries. The three main applications for battery energy storage systems include spinning reserve at generating stations, load levelling at substations, and peak ...
On-peak energy
Energy; Energy efficiency
Energy supplied during periods of relatively high system demands as specified by the supplier.
Stand-by power
Energy; Energy efficiency
For the consumer, this is the electricity that is used by your TVs, stereos, and other electronic devices that use remote controls. When you press "off" to turn off your device, minimal power ...
Medium pressure
Energy; Energy efficiency
For valves and fittings, implies that they are suitable for working pressures between 125 to 175 pounds per square inch.
Medium btu gas
Energy; Energy efficiency
Fuel gas with a heating value of between 200 and 300 Btu per cubic foot.
Decentralised energy system
Energy; Energy efficiency
Energy systems supply individual, or small-groups, of energy loads.
