power generating capacity

  • 1Reserve generating capacity —   Amount of generating capacity available to meet peak or abnormally high demands for power and to generate power during scheduled or unscheduled outages.   U.S. Dept. of Energy, Energy Information Administration s Energy Glossary   ***   The… …

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  • 2Reserve Generating Capacity —   The amount of power that can be produced at a given point in time by generating units that are kept available in case of special need. This capacity may e used when unusually high power demand occurs, or when other generating units are off line …

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  • 3Capacity —   The load that a power generation unit or other electrical apparatus or heating unit is rated by the manufacture to be able to meet or supply.   The maximum load a generating unit, generating station, or other electrical apparatus is rated to… …

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  • 4Power Holding Company of Nigeria — The Power Holding Company of Nigeria (abbreviated PHC or PHCN), formerly the National Electric Power Authority (abbreviated NEPA) is an organisation governing the use of electricity in Nigeria. The company runs a football team, NEPA Lagos. It… …

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  • 5capacity — [[t]kəpæ̱sɪti[/t]] ♦♦♦ capacities 1) N VAR: oft with poss, N for n/ ing, N to inf Your capacity for something is your ability to do it, or the amount of it that you are able to do. Our capacity for giving care, love and attention is limited...… …

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  • 6Capacity transaction —   The acquisition of a specified quantity of generating capacity from another utility for a specified period of time. The utility selling the power is obligated to make available to the buyer a specified quantity of power.   U.S. Dept. of Energy …

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  • 7Power system simulation — models are a class of computer simulation programs that focus on the operation of electrical power systems. These computer programs are used in a wide range of planning and operational situations including: #Long term generation and transmission… …

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  • 8Coal power in the People's Republic of China — Entrance to a small coal mine in China. A coal shipme …

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  • 9Craiova II Power Station — Location Craiova Status Active Owner(s) Termoelectrica Power station information …

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  • 10Wind power in Romania — As of 2007, Wind power in Romania has an installed capacity of 10 MW, up from the 3 MW installed capacity in 2006. In 2009, Romania will add to its installed wind capacity another 1,200 MW from two wind farms complete in the summer of 2009: CEZ… …

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