Dispatchable

A particular Energy Resource is considered Dispatchable if its function can be relied upon to ‘follow a target’ issued by the Market/System Operator (MSO), Distribution System Operator (DSO) and/or Aggregator and/or adhere to a pre-agreed dispatch schedule at some time in the future. 

This may also be referred to as the Firmness of response of the particular Energy Resource. 

Given the fast-evolving nature of power system transformation, the Future Grid Accelerator (FGA) has the status of a perpetual BETA version. Your suggestions for how each concept and definition may be enhanced are very welcome.

All feedback will be reviewed and considered for inclusion in subsequent updates.

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