BusinessAugust 22, 2026

dispatchable

dis-PATCH-uh-bul

Definition

Referring to energy or power sources that can be turned on, off, or adjusted to increase or decrease output on demand to meet grid requirements.

Etymology

Derived from the verb 'dispatch,' originating from the Old Italian 'dispacciare' (to clear or expedite), combined with the suffix '-able' to denote capability.

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