Pilot Energy 05/26/2026 Glossary
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Curtailment

Category: Grid Ops

The deliberate reduction of output from a generator — often renewables — when supply exceeds demand or transmission capacity is constrained. Curtailment is increasingly common in high-renewable penetration grids like CAISO and ERCOT.

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