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Power Fundamentals

MWh

Megawatt-hour equals one MW used for one hour. MWh matters for energy cost, emissions, battery duration, and renewable matching, while MW matters for peak capacity and grid impact.

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Microgrid

Microgrid is a local electric system that can operate connected to or separate from the larger grid. It may include generation, storage, controls, and critical loads, but economics and utility rules are highly site-specific.

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Title commitment

Title commitment is a title insurer's offer to issue a policy subject to listed requirements and exceptions. For powered land, title review should focus on easements, access, mineral rights, utility rights, restrictions, and matters that could interfere with power or fiber routing.

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SCADA

Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition is a system for monitoring and controlling equipment remotely. Utilities and large facilities use SCADA for status, alarms, telemetry, breaker control, load monitoring, and operating visibility.

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