Definition of BASELOAD (original) (raw)
: the amount of power made available by an energy producer (such as a power plant) to meet fundamental demands by consumers —often used before another noun
baseload power
Wind and solar have the drag of unreliability. Unless attached to costly batteries they are useless for meeting baseload demand.—
Jonathan Fahey
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At the end of this, adoption by consumers only occurs if baseload power is cheap. —Mark Le Dain, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 Nuclear has become an attractive source of clean baseload power for data center operators. —Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 19 Nov. 2024 Zoom out: Tech companies' soaring demand for clean baseload energy, combined with their deep pockets and appetite for tech risk, have made the sector a top SMR buyer. —Katie Fehrenbacher, Axios, 16 Oct. 2024 Data centers need 24/7 reliable power, and right now nuclear is the only source of emissions-free baseload power. —Pippa Stevens, CNBC, 14 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for baseload 
Word History
First Known Use
1907, in the meaning defined above
Time Traveler
The first known use of baseload was in 1907
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“Baseload.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/baseload. Accessed 28 Dec. 2024.
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Last Updated: 20 Dec 2024 - Updated example sentences
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