The maximum load experienced (e g , by a customer of a utility system) over a given period of time
The maximum electrical load demand in a stated period of time On a daily basis, peak loads occur at midmorning and in the early evening
The demand at the instant of greatest load, usually determined from the readings of indicating or graphic meters
The maximum load in a stated period of time It may be the maximum load at a given instant in the stated period or the maximum average load within a designated interval of the stated period of time
Peak Load indicates a higher-than-average traffic load measured within a specific period, such as for one hour during a given day
The maximum amount of energy carried by a utility system during a specific time period Peak load determines the required system capacity
The maximum demand for energy (or the maximum load consumed or produced) on a utility system in a stated period of time This determines the utility's necessary generating capacity