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Energy storage
Energy; Energy efficiency
The process of storing, or converting energy from one form to another, for later use; storage devices and systems include batteries, conventional and pumped storage hydroelectric, flywheels, ...
Refrigeration
Energy; Energy efficiency
The process of the absorption of heat from one location and its transfer to another for rejection or recuperation.
Furling
Energy; Energy efficiency
The process of forcing, either manually or automatically, a wind turbine's blades out of the direction of the wind in order to stop the blades from turning.
Peak clipping/shaving
Energy; Energy efficiency
The process of implementing measures to reduce peak power demands on a system.
Demand-side management (DSM)
Energy; Energy efficiency
The process of managing the consumption of energy, generally to optimise available and planned generation resources.
Power conditioning
Energy; Energy efficiency
The process of modifying the characteristics of electrical power (for e.g., inverting dc to ac).
Setback thermostat
Energy; Energy efficiency
A thermostat that can be set to automatically lower temperatures in an unoccupied house and raise them again before the occupant returns.
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