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The load factor of a system is the ratio of its

  • A.average demand to its peak demand
  • B.peak demand to its installed capacity
  • C.energy sold to its energy generated
  • D.off-peak demand to its peak demand

Answer: A

Correct answer: average demand to its peak demand

\[ \mathrm{Load\ factor} = \frac{\mathrm{average\ demand}}{\mathrm{peak\ demand}}. \] A high load factor means the plant built for the peak is used most of the time, so the fixed costs are spread over more units. Raising it is the object of nearly every demand side measure.

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