What is power shedding?

Power shedding refers to the intentional reduction of electrical load by utility companies to prevent grid overloads and maintain system stability. This process often involves temporarily disconnecting power supply to certain areas or customers during peak demand periods or when there is insufficient generation capacity. It is a measure taken to avoid blackouts and ensure the reliability of the electrical grid. Power shedding can occur in various forms, such as rolling blackouts or targeted outages.