curtailment
/kərˈteɪlmənt/
Definition
The deliberate reduction or restriction of power generation, specifically when energy production exceeds grid capacity or demand.
Etymology
Derived from the Middle English 'curtail' (to cut short) and the Old French 'curtailler', which combined 'curt' (short) and 'tailler' (to cut). It entered modern English as a noun describing the act of reducing or diminishing something.
In the news
In this article, the term refers to the grid integration challenge where excess solar PV generation must be limited or blocked because the power system cannot absorb the output. Energy storage is proposed as a solution to prevent this waste by capturing the surplus energy.
Thailand is creating a ‘flexible and competitive environment’ for energy storage market participation
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