In the context of electrical generators, excess energy is typically passed to an electrical load or to an electrical grid. When a generator produces electrical energy, it is connected to a load that consumes the electricity. The load can be various devices, machines, or systems that require electrical power to operate.
If the electrical load connected to the generator is unable to consume all the energy being produced, the excess energy can be passed to an electrical grid. An electrical grid is a network of transmission and distribution lines that transport electricity from power plants to consumers. When the generator is connected to the grid, any surplus energy can flow into the grid and be distributed to other users or stored for later use.
The excess energy passing to the grid can be utilized by other consumers or stored in energy storage systems like batteries, pumped-storage hydroelectricity, or other storage technologies, depending on the capabilities of the grid infrastructure.
It's worth noting that the handling of excess energy may vary depending on the specific setup and purpose of the generator. In some cases, if the excess energy cannot be used or stored, it may be dissipated as waste heat or redirected back into the generator's system, depending on the design and configuration of the generator.