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Electric double-layer capacitor — Maxwell Technologies MC and BC series supercapacitors (up to 3000 farad capacitance) An electric double layer capacitor (EDLC), also known as supercapacitor, supercondenser, electrochemical double layer capacitor, or ultracapacitor, is an… … Wikipedia
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Open Access Same-Time Information System — The Open Access Same Time Information System (OASIS), is an Internet based system for obtaining services related to electric power transmission in North America. It is the primary means by which high voltage transmission lines are reserved for… … Wikipedia
North American Electric Reliability Corporation — Contiguous United States power transmission grid consists of 300,000 km of lines operated by 500 companies. The North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC), a nonprofit corporation based in Atlanta, GA, was formed on March 28,… … Wikipedia