1. The minimum amount of electrical power that a power plant or grid must supply continuously to meet baseline demand; the lowest level of load on an electrical system.
Usage: technical; energy/utilities sector; plural form of baseload

Examples

• Coal and nuclear plants are often used to handle baseloads because they run continuously.
• The utility company must ensure sufficient capacity to meet the region's baseloads during off-peak hours.
• Renewable energy sources like solar and wind struggle to provide reliable baseloads without battery storage.
• Grid operators calculate baseloads to determine how many power plants need to operate at minimum capacity.
• The baseloads for the city increase during winter months due to higher heating demand.