Load bank
Load bank is test equipment that applies artificial electrical load to generators, UPS systems, or electrical paths. It is used during commissioning and maintenance to verify performance without relying on live IT load.
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Balancing authority
A balancing authority is responsible for keeping generation, load, and interchange balanced within an area in real time. Balancing authority data helps Volterra users understand regional load, peaks, data center share, and grid context.
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Geotechnical report
Geotechnical report evaluates subsurface soil, rock, groundwater, and foundation conditions. Data center campuses need geotech diligence because heavy equipment, floor loading, substations, stormwater, and grading assumptions depend on ground conditions.
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Energy Reuse Effectiveness accounts for energy that is reused outside the data center rather than wasted. It is less common than PUE but can matter for heat reuse, district energy, and sustainability narratives.
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