A combination of automated and manual controls gridThe electrical grid is a vast, interconnected network compri... operators adjust to maintain grid reliability by ensuring a balance between supply (generationThe process of creating electricity. ) and demand (load). They generally consist of three main aspects:
- frequency response – short-term adjustments to maintain the grid’s oscillations at 60 hz),
- balancing – related to frequency response but on longer time frames, to, for e.g., plan for energy resource outages due to maintenance, and
- voltage control – involves magnetic waves to allow for the movement of watts of energy
