Definitions Flashcards
1
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Merit order effect
A
A shift towards lower electricity prices from renewable energy sources
2
Q
dispatchable generation
A
can be programmed on command depending on the market need
3
Q
intermittent generation
A
not continuously available, dependent on the weather and the environment
4
Q
duck curve
A
power production over a day:
low during the day and high during the night
5
Q
spinning reserve
A
the extra generating capacity that is available by increasing the power output of generators that are already connected to the power system
6
Q
supplemental reserve
A
the extra generating capacity that is not currently connected to the system but can be brought online after a short delay
