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Volt-Watt control

Volt-Watt is a DER control mode that limits maximum active power as a function of voltage, as described in NREL’s workshop presentation on IEEE 1547-2018 capabilities.

grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-194 · Last verified September 29, 2026

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SDG&E Rule 21 places the voltage-active-power function in a named tariff subsection and does not turn the setting into a universal installation instruction.

Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026

The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.

The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.

Applicable jurisdiction: US-CA

Verified September 29, 2026

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Volt-Watt is a DER control mode that limits maximum active power as a function of voltage, as described in NREL’s workshop presentation on IEEE 1547-2018 capabilities.

Review confirmed · Review due October 29, 2026

The previous review deadline was September 27, 2026. The missed interval remains unverified; the current review does not establish historical coverage.

The cited evidence supports this statement within the source’s stated scope. Its jurisdiction and source-event date limit its applicability to a particular project.

Applicable jurisdiction: US

Verified September 29, 2026

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