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| − | {{definition|Load Shedding, or load reduction, is a controlled countrywide option to respond to unplanned [[Event|events]] to protect the electricity power system from a total [[blackout]]. <ref>[http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za/LoadShedding/Description ESCOM]</ref>}} | + | {{definition|Load Shedding, or load reduction, is a controlled countrywide option to respond to unplanned [[Event|events]] to protect the electricity power system from a total [[blackout]]. <ref>[http://loadshedding.eskom.co.za/LoadShedding/Description ESCOM]</ref>}}<br/><br/> |
| − | + | ==== [[Zimbabwe]] ==== | |
| + | {{definition|Load shedding is a controlled temporary way of cutting power to parts of the country when there is not enough electricity to meet the needs of customers. <ref>[http://www.zesa.co.zw/index.php/component/k2/item/17-why-do-we-have-load-shedding Zesa]</ref>}} | ||
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Revision as of 00:21, 27 November 2017
Contents
Definitions
European Definitions
ENTSO-E
Load-Shedding is the disconnection of load from the synchronous electric system, usually performed automatically, to control the system frequency in emergency situations. [1]
National Definitions
South Africa
Load Shedding, or load reduction, is a controlled countrywide option to respond to unplanned events to protect the electricity power system from a total blackout. [2]
Zimbabwe
Load shedding is a controlled temporary way of cutting power to parts of the country when there is not enough electricity to meet the needs of customers. [3]
