Load-following Paradigm

The traditional operational paradigm of Power Systems where large-scale centralised generation is dispatched to match electrical Demand as it varies across periods of time (seconds, hours, days, seasons, etc.).

This paradigm was premised on a historical context where the major source of uncontrolled variability impacting a Power System was changing Customer Demand over time.

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.

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