Runtime
Runtime is how long a backup or storage system can support a defined load. Runtime must always specify load level, usable capacity, efficiency, reserve margin, fuel availability, and operating constraints.
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Scope 2 emissions
Scope 2 emissions are indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat, or cooling. Data centers are often Scope 2-intensive because electricity use dominates operational emissions.
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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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Medium voltage generally refers to distribution or facility-level voltages above low-voltage utilization levels but below high-voltage transmission. Exact thresholds vary by standard and utility, so Volterra should avoid treating one universal cutoff as definitive.
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