peak cut; limit on maximum power consumption
Wasei-eigo term used in energy management and electrical engineering to describe reducing or capping peak electricity demand.
wasei-eigo (Japanese-coined English), from peak cut
The factory introduced storage batteries for peak cut.
Peak cut is carried out during the hours when summer electricity demand rises.
Variant with interpunct; less common in running text.
Wasei-eigo from English 'peak' and 'cut', referring to reducing peak electricity demand.