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Voltage regulation

Voltage regulation is the reliability function of maintaining voltage within an acceptable range on an electric power system, as described in FERC's Reliability Primer.

grid · Concept code GS-CONCEPT-190 · Last verified August 28, 2026

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Definition

Voltage regulation is the reliability function of maintaining voltage within an acceptable range on an electric power system, as described in FERC's Reliability Primer.

Applicable jurisdiction: US

Verified August 28, 2026

Why it matters

FERC's Voltage Support description frames voltage regulation as an ancillary-service context and does not qualify a particular solar device or promise compensation or eligibility.

Applicable jurisdiction: US

Verified August 28, 2026

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