curtailment

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Now, lithium capacity curtailments and rising demand for utility-scale battery storage applications have pushed lithium prices higher, to about $18,000 a ton recently.

From Barron's • Jan. 13, 2026

A number of companies are exploring drilling their own groundwater wells to offset potential curtailments, according to Molly, the former operating chief of the city’s water utility.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 12, 2025

"The curtailments are a painful measure to take, but are necessary following a devastating event which we are still working through and an unusual combination of external events," it said.

From BBC • Jun. 19, 2025

Chinese primary metal output fell in the first three months of 2023 due to power curtailments in hydro-powered provinces such as Yunnan and Sichuan.

From Reuters • Sep. 25, 2023

Claire found it quite a serious matter to decide between so many good things, and even with various curtailments, made rather out of pride than inclination, the meal threatened to last some considerable time.

From The Independence of Claire by Vaizey, George de Horne, Mrs.