Accounting for Loop Flows Sample Clauses
The 'Accounting for Loop Flows' clause defines how unintended power flows, known as loop flows, are identified and managed within an electricity grid or between interconnected systems. This clause typically outlines the methods for measuring these flows, assigns responsibility for their monitoring, and may specify how the costs or impacts are allocated among affected parties. By establishing clear procedures for handling loop flows, the clause helps prevent disputes, ensures fair cost distribution, and maintains the reliability and efficiency of the power network.
Accounting for Loop Flows. The processes for accounting for loop flows caused by uses of the transmission system between Control Areas are different under a market environment. Absent a market, loop flows from Transmission Service reservations between Control Areas are identified and accounted for by importing transmission reservations from surrounding systems. Under a market environment, the market will not have explicit transmission reservations for evolving market dispatch conditions between market Control Areas. Thus, a mechanism for accounting for anticipated Market Flows on non-market systems is necessary.