Real-Time Voltage Monitoring and VAR Management System

TitleReal-Time Voltage Monitoring and VAR Management System
Publication TypeReport
Year of Publication2003
AuthorsCarlos A Martinez, Jim Dyer, Mark Skowronski
Series TitleConsultant Report to the California Energy Commission
Pagination20
Date Published10/2003
InstitutionCERTS
KeywordsCEC-001, real-time grid reliability mangement, Reliability Adequacy Tools, RTGRM, RTVSA
Abstract

The Consortium for Electric Reliability Technology Solutions (CERTS) has been working with NERC, Regional Transmission Organizations, Independent System Operators, and other electric industry organizations to research, develop, and disseminate new methods, tools and technologies to protect and enhance the reliability of the U.S. electric power system under the emerging competitive electricity market structures. This Summary Report provides a description of the Real-Time Voltage Monitoring and VAR Management System tool being developed to provide the capability to monitor grid and market performance in real-time and manage grid reliability.