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Does ERCOT require the Reactive Capability curve starting at 0 MW, including the inflection points, or what can really be provided, i.e., curve starting at the Low Reasonability Limit (LRL)?

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Does ERCOT require the Reactive Capability curve starting at 0 MW, including the inflection points, or what can really be provided, i.e., curve starting at the Low Reasonability Limit (LRL)?

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The expectation is that the resource will not operate outside the capability curve (e.g. curve extends from the Low Reasonablity Limit (LRL) —–> High Reasonability Limit (HRL). If necessary, ERCOT’s Energy Management System (EMS) will extend the curve to LRL——>HRL.