Glossary

Active power (W) is the electrical energy available for transformation into other types of energy. Active power is restricted by reactive power (Var) which cannot be used for this transformation. Toge [..]

The cable distribution cabinet is a node for electrical cables in the low-voltage grid (0.4 kV). The cables and the house connections linked to them are fused via the CDC. If there is a fault in the c [..]

Physical value of the energy turnover in a given time period, expressed in watts (W)

A concession is the right to use common property, which is issued through a lease or an award by the relevant national or community authorities. Stromnetz Berlin GmbH has received a concession from th [..]

Connection usage is the use of an available connection to receive electrical energy.

The connection user and the grid operator conclude a connection use agreement for the use of electricity through the distribution grid connection. The connection user shall conclude an agreement for t [..]

The connection user utilises the customer's system for obtaining electricity as an end user or for feeding electricity from a private system into the distribution network. The contractual relatio [..]

A consumer is any natural person who concludes a legal transaction for purposes which are primarily attributable to neither their commercial nor their independent professional activity.

The property owner whose electrical system is directly connected to the distribution network is classed as the customer. This may refer to a connection to a private home or company premises. The contr [..]