Non-Spinning Reserve

Unconnected to the system but capable of serving demand within a specified time.

Definition by NERC

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1. That generating reserve not connected to the system but capable of serving demand within a specified time.
2. Interruptible load that can be removed from the system in a specified time.

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Last modified: 2025-11-03

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1. NERC (2025). Glossary of Terms Used in NERC Reliability Standards. https://www.nerc.com/pa/Stand/Glossary%20of%20Terms/Glossary_of_Terms.pdf ↩