Load factor

{
  "id": "MLC-T-IND-003389",
  "term": "Load factor",
  "field": "Industrial and trades",
  "definition": "The ratio of the average load over a designated period to the peak load occurring in that same period. This metric indicates the efficiency of electrical energy usage, with a higher load factor suggesting more consistent demand. It is often expressed as a percentage and is a key consideration in power system design and billing.",
  "subject": "Electrical engineering",
  "translations": {
    "de": "Lastfaktor",
    "es": "factor de carga",
    "fr": "facteur de charge"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/industrial/load-factor/"
}