Frequency Stability

The ability of a power system to maintain steady frequency following a severe system upset.

Last Updated:  January 18, 2026

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Definition in an Article by a Task Force

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Frequency Stability refers to the ability of a power system to maintain steady frequency following a severe system upset resulting in a significant imbalance between generation and load.

Definition in a European Union Regulation

Source: p6

‘frequency stability’ means the ability of the transmission system to maintain frequency stable in the N-situation and after being subjected to a disturbance;

Definition in China grid operation code

Source: p8

频率稳定:电力系统受到扰动后,系统频率能够保持或恢复到允许的范围内,不发生频率振荡或崩溃的能力。

Translation:

Frequency Stability: The ability of a power system to maintain or restore system frequency within an allowable range after being subjected to a disturbance, without the occurrence of frequency oscillation or collapse.