Defined term
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
Evidence through 2024-10-09 · 1 source has no source-event date
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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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Primary sources
- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: FERC OPP Ancillary Services, Ancillary Services Categories and Participants, PDF pp. 1–2
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- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission: FERC Reliability Primer, printed p. 24 / PDF p. 26, dated 2024-10-09
Revision FERC Reliability Primer dated 2024-10-09 · Source event as of October 9, 2024 · Ontology accessed August 28, 2026 · Ontology verified August 28, 2026