baseline demand
[ˈbeɪslaɪn dɪˈmænd]
nounpl: baseline demands
demanda de base
1. The minimum or expected level of demand for a product, service, or resource under normal operating conditions, used as a reference point for comparison
The baseline demand for electricity in the city is 500 megawatts during off-peak hours.
A demanda de base de eletricidade na cidade é de 500 megawatts durante as horas de baixa procura.
2. In energy or utilities, the consistent, predictable demand that exists regardless of external fluctuations
We need to ensure sufficient capacity to meet the baseline demand before considering peak loads.
Precisamos garantir capacidade suficiente para atender à demanda de base antes de considerar cargas de pico.
3. In business or economics, the standard or forecasted level of customer demand used for planning purposes
The company increased production based on a higher baseline demand projection for next quarter.
A empresa aumentou a produção com base em uma projeção de demanda de base mais alta para o próximo trimestre.
This term is primarily used in technical and business contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, it is commonly employed in discussions about energy distribution, infrastructure planning, and business forecasting. The concept is critical in utilities regulation and industrial planning, reflecting the practical needs of managing large-scale service delivery systems.
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