NLDC issues roadmap to expand Automatic Generation Control to renewables, BESS and PSP
The National Load Despatch Centre (NLDC) of Grid Controller of India Limited (Grid-India) has released a consultation paper setting out how Automatic Generation Control (AGC) can be extended to Renewable Energy Generating Stations (REGS), Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) and Pumped Storage Plants (PSP). Issued on 31 December 2025, the document captures learnings from pilot projects and proposes a structured pathway for nationwide implementation, with stakeholder comments invited by 31 January 2026. The paper, titled…