Definition: Automatic Generation Control

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Automatic Generation Control

Equipment that automatically adjusts generation in a Balancing Authority Area from a central location to maintain the Balancing Authority's interchange schedule plus Frequency Bias. AGC may also accommodate automatic inadvertent payback and time error correction.[1]

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References
  1. Glossary of Terms Used in Reliability Standards


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