FR2.3 Improving Synchronous Generation and Frequency Control
<h1><strong>Improving Synchronous Generation and Frequency Control</strong></h1>
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<p class="western" lang="en-AU">By mid-2018, the Australian Energy Market Operator and Australian Energy Market Commission should:</p>
<ol>
<li lang="en-AU">Investigate and decide on a requirement for all synchronous generators to change their governor settings to provide a more continuous control of frequency with a deadband similar to comparable international jurisdictions.</li>
<li lang="en-AU">Consider the costs and benefits of tightening the frequency operating standard.</li>
</ol>
<p class="western" lang="en-AU">By mid-2018, the Australian Energy Market Operator and Australian Energy Market Commission should:</p>
<ol>
<li lang="en-AU">Investigate and decide on a requirement for all synchronous generators to change their governor settings to provide a more continuous control of frequency with a deadband similar to comparable international jurisdictions.</li>
<li lang="en-AU">Consider the costs and benefits of tightening the frequency operating standard.</li>
</ol>