Concept
Reserve Capacity
Generation and transmission capacity set aside by the grid to cope with load fluctuations and sudden failures; its cost is typically allocated to users through capacity prices.
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Nov 2
Reserve capacity is the generation and transmission capacity the grid sets aside to cope with load fluctuations; when new load is unpredictable, the grid must make additional investment, and the cost is shared among all users through capacity prices.
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