Energy efficiency

Energy efficiency

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value chain

Energy; Energy efficiency

Process for creating value. Within the electricity sector this includes the generation, transmission, distribution, trading and selling of electricity.

volatility

Energy; Energy efficiency

A measure of the extent to which the price of a commodity varies over a particular period.

Several different forms of energy exist, for example potential energy, kinetic energy, thermal energy, and electromagnetic energy. Energy is measured in joule (J) or watt-hours (Wh), meaning power ...

hydro power

Energy; Energy efficiency

Hydro power plants use the gravitational force of running water to generate electricity. In reservoir plants, water is kept in dams to be able to regulate the generation. In run-off river plants, ...

joule

Energy; Energy efficiency

Unit of work or energy. 1 joule = 1 watt second = 2.7778 ×10−4 watt-hour. Since joule is a small unit, giga joule (GJ) is often used, 109 Joules, which is equivalent to 278 kWh.

ocean energy

Energy; Energy efficiency

Energy in waves, currents and tidal streams is used to generate electricity. For example, surface buoys may be used to absorb wave energy.

peak load

Energy; Energy efficiency

Short term peak demand of electricity or district heating is called peak load. See also base load. These two terms are used interchangeably to denote the maximum power requirement of a system at a ...