ENERGY|electrical and nuclear industries|electrical industry
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- load shape | shape | load curve shape
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- Definition curve with a usually distinctive shape representing distribution of energy requirements over time Reference "COM-Terminology Coordination, based on:Energy Dictionary > load shape, http://www.energyvortex.com/energydictionary/load_shape.html [29.8.2016]"
- Comment When distribution of energy requirements is changed, the shape of the graph also changes, so the redistribution of demand or load is referred to as changing the load shape. Term used in planning and demand-side management that refers to the distribution of energy requirements over time.