How to calculate the connected load

The calculation of the connected load for a specific building, facility, flat or manufacturing plant seems to be a seemingly simple matter.

WHAT IS THE CONNECTED LOAD?

Connected load is the total electric power-consuming rating of all devices. It is the maximum load of all the equipment and appliances..

CONNECTED LOAD AND CONTRACTED LOAD

The very term ‘contracted load’ directly suggests that it is the load specified in the contract for the sale of energy to the consumer

Difference between connected load and energy consumption.

The actual energy consumption must always be lower than the connected load.

Connected loads for single-family homes and flat

As already mentioned, heating appliances have the greatest influence on the connected load.