Glossary

Maximum reserved capacity (MRC)

Maximum Reserved Capacity (MRC) is the highest amount of electrical energy that a consumer has contractually agreed upon with the distribution system operator and can consume at a given time.

At different voltage levels, the MRC is determined differently:

  • Very High Voltage (VHV) and High Voltage (HV): The MRC is the average value of the quarter-hourly active power agreed upon in the connection contract or specified in the connection conditions for a particular delivery point.

  • Low Voltage (LV): The MRC is determined by the ampere value of the main circuit breaker before the electricity meter or the converted kilowatt value of MRC to amperes, as agreed upon in the connection contract or specified in the connection conditions for a single delivery point.

The MRC ensures that consumers have sufficient capacity to meet their peak consumption needs without the risk of exceeding the capacity, which could lead to penalties or interrupted supply.