La càrrega punta
Example: La càrrega punta es produeix durant les hores de més consum.
Definition
"La càrrega punta" refers to the peak load or peak demand in energy consumption, occurring during the hours of highest electricity use. It indicates the maximum amount of electrical power required at a specific time, often stressing the energy supply system.
Etymology
The term "la càrrega punta" comes from Catalan, where "càrrega" means load or charge, and "punta" means peak or tip. It literally translates to 'peak load,' describing the highest point of energy consumption during a day. Did you know this term is commonly used in energy management to optimize power distribution?
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"La càrrega punta" appears in the Vocaplus list "Catalan - Energy - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 110 commonly used words.
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