Phrases with «spinning reserve»

The phrase "spinning reserve" refers to extra power that is readily available in the electrical grid to meet sudden increases in demand for electricity. It acts as a backup or safety net, keeping the system stable and preventing blackouts. Full definition

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Sentences with «spinning reserve»

For example, wind is abundant at night, but there is already a lot of spinning reserve for the grid at night, so wind is not needed. (realclimate.org)
Traditionally, grid operators have relied on spinning reserves, usually natural gas turbines, that can be brought online very quickly. (ddears.com)
Basically, it appears that they may have thought they could retire most of their fossil fuel plants rather than keeping them on standby spinning reserve because of the unreliability of wind and solar generation. (carlineconomics.com)
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Phrases with «spinning reserve»

Sentences with «spinning reserve»

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