Frequency Containment Reserve

The active power reserves available to contain system frequency after the occurrence of an imbalance.

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Definition in a European Union Regulation

Source: p5

‘frequency containment reserves’ or ‘FCR’ means the active power reserves available to contain system frequency after the occurrence of an imbalance.