Höchstlast
Höchstlast, in the context of electrical power systems, denotes the maximum electrical load demanded on a power network within a specified period, typically measured in hours, days, or seasons. It represents the peak demand that generation, transmission, and ancillary services must be able to handle and is used alongside average or typical loads to plan and operate the grid.
The Höchstlast is influenced by factors such as weather, time of day, day of the week, and
Measurement and forecasting rely on metering, SCADA systems, and load-forecasting methodologies. The Höchstlast differs from the
To manage Höchstlast, strategies such as peak shaving, demand response, time-of-use pricing, and energy storage are