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Record 1 2003-03-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Electrical Power Supply
DEF

The highest level of power demand by customers on a power system within a specified period, usually a year, (i.e., on a major utility, a minor utility or an individual industry generating its own electricity).

CONT

The peak demand is measured in kilowatts or multiples of kilowatts.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Alimentation (Distribution électrique)
DEF

Le niveau le plus élevé de puissance que peuvent demander des clients d'un réseau d'électricité, au cours d'une période définie, ordinairement un an, (c'est-à-dire à un grand ou à un petit service public ou à une industrie particulière produisant elle-même son électricité).

CONT

La demande de pointe est exprimée en kilowatts ou en multiples du kilowatt.

CONT

Une production d'énergie électrique centralisée intégrée au réseau serait particulièrement intéressante pour les demandes de pointe.

Spanish

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