Intermittent power source — [ Erie Shores Wind Farm monthly output over a two year period] An intermittent power source is a source of electric power generation that may be uncontrollably variable or more intermittent than conventional power sources, and therefore non… … Wikipedia
Standby (telecommunications) — Standby, in telecommunications, has the following meanings: #In computer and communications systems operations, pertaining to a power saving condition or status of operation of equipment that is ready for use but not in use. (e.g. see Sleep mode) … Wikipedia
Power supply — For the Budgie album, see Power Supply (album). A vacuum tube rackmount adjustable power supply, capable of +/ 1500 volts DC, 0 to 100mA output, with amperage limiting capability. A power supply is a device that supplies electrical energy … Wikipedia
Power supply rail — A power supply rail or voltage rail refers to a single voltage provided by a power supply unit (PSU) relative to some understood ground. Although the term is generally used in electrical engineering, most people encounter it in the context of… … Wikipedia
Uninterruptible power supply — A small free standing UPS … Wikipedia
Intermittent energy source — An intermittent energy source is any source of energy that is not continuously available due to some factor outside direct control. The intermittent source may be quite predictable, for example, tidal power, but cannot be dispatched to meet the… … Wikipedia
Fossil-fuel power station — A working coal plant in Rochester, Minnesota The St. Clair Power Plant, a large coal fired ge … Wikipedia
Oak Creek Power Plant — Oak Creek Power Plant … Wikipedia
uninterruptible power supply — Abbreviated UPS; pronounced [you pea ess]. An alternative power source, usually consisting of a set of batteries, used to power a computer system if the normal power service is interrupted or falls below acceptable levels. A UPS system is… … Dictionary of networking
Economics of new nuclear power plants — The economics of new nuclear power plants is a controversial subject, since there are diverging views on this topic, and multi billion dollar investments ride on the choice of an energy source. Nuclear power plants typically have high capital… … Wikipedia
Advanced Configuration and Power Interface — In computing, the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) specification provides an open standard for device configuration and power management by the operating system. First released in December 1996, ACPI defines platform independent… … Wikipedia