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Update glossary with consumer definition
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A generator that produces combined heat and power ([CHP](#chp)). Usually
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powered via combustion of some form of fuel.
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#### Consumer
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Typically used in context with a metric, i.e. consumer power or consumer current.
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This aggregates all remaining electrical energy [consumption](#consumption) in a microgrid that are not covered by other asset types and components.
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Under normal circumstances this is expected to correspond to the [gross consumption](#gross-consumption) of the site excluding active parts and battery.
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In [Passive-sign convention](#passive-sign-convention) consumer power is usually positive, but negative values can occur in
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exotic site topologies (e.g. unidentified generators) and or due to sudden short-term effects.
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#### Converter
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Generally refers to [DC-to-DC converter](#dc-to-dc-converter).

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