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デマンドレスポンス
demando resuponsuLoanword from English デマンドレスポンス
demand response
電力会社はデマンドレスポンスプログラムを導入し、ピーク時の消費を抑制しています。
The power company has introduced a demand response program to suppress consumption during peak hours.
technical
A system where consumers reduce or shift their electricity usage during peak demand periods in response to financial incentives or utility requests to maintain grid stability.
デマンドレスポンスにより、夏の午後の電力需要ピークを30%削減することができました。
Demand response helped reduce summer afternoon peak power demand by 30%.
企業はデマンドレスポンスに参加することで、電気代の節約と環境貢献の両方を実現しています。
Companies participating in demand response achieve both cost savings and environmental contributions.
Often abbreviated as DR. Common in smart grid and energy management contexts.
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Pro Tip
Remember the core concept
Think of demand response as a 'negotiated pause' in electricity use during critical times, rewarded by lower costs or incentives.
Gold Rule
Context matters
In Japanese energy policy papers, デマンドレスポンス often refers to government-regulated programs, while in private sector contexts it may involve market-based incentives.
Word Origin
Borrowed from English 'demand response' (demand + response). The term emerged in the 1980s–90s with deregulation of electricity markets and smart grid development.
Usage Notes
Primarily used in energy sector discussions. In Japanese business contexts, it is often paired with terms like '省エネ' (energy conservation) or '電力ピーク対策' (peak power countermeasures).
Word Breakdown
デマンド
demand (from English)
loanwordレスポンス
response (from English)
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