week 6

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Load-following mode

nouns

Is a power plant that adjusts its power output as demand for electricity fluctuates throughout the day

Example: Conventional power generation operates in load-following mode.

fr: mode suivi de charge

peaks and drops

nouns

The highest, strongest, or best point, value, or level of skill (peak) // an instance of falling or dropping (drop)

Example: it was pressured due to peaks and drops of power.

fr: des pics et des chutes

reactive power, inertia and system spinning reserve

group of nouns

fr: la puissance réactive, l'inertie et la réserve tournante du système

supply and demand

nouns

the amount of a commodity, product, or service available and the desire of buyers for it, considered as factors regulating its price

Example: In economic, supply and demand are of the utmost importance.

fr: l'offre et la demande

transmission networks

nouns

A transmission network is a high-voltage system for the transfer of electric power. It consists of transmission lines, substations and switching substations.

Example: Transmission networks, energy storage ans consumption modulation are used a lot in the power sector.

fr: réseaux de transport