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What is the difference between base and peak load?

April 26, 2017base load peak

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What is the difference between base and peak load?

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Load is the amount of power in the electrical grid. Base load is the level that it typically does not go below, that is, the basic amount of electricity that is always required. Peak load is the daily fluctuation of electricity use. It is usually lowest in the wee hours of the morning and highest in the early evening. It also varies seasonally.