Base Load
Term · Environment · MLC-T-ENV-002774
1. Load level at which a gas turbine is normally operated.
2. The average amount of electric power that a utility must supply in any period.
| Identifier | MLC-T-ENV-002774 |
|---|---|
| Field | Environment |
| References | 40 CFR 60.311 (CFR 2013); DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Solar Energy Glossary |
Record as JSON
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"id": "MLC-T-ENV-002774",
"term": "Base Load",
"field": "Environment",
"definition": "1. Load level at which a gas turbine is normally operated.\n\n2. The average amount of electric power that a utility must supply in any period.",
"references": [
"40 CFR 60.311 (CFR 2013)",
"DOE Office of Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy Solar Energy Glossary"
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"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/environment/base-load/"
}
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