Dhaka, May 4 -- Bangladesh has activated Automatic Generation Control (AGC), the secondary frequency regulation mechanism for the national power grid, alongside the already-operational Free Governor Mode of Operation (FGMO), in a significant step towards ensuring grid stability ahead of the eventual integration of the Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant.

Power Grid Bangladesh PLC disclosed this information on Monday. The initiative was carried out on April 28 and 29 under the supervision of the National Load Dispatch Centre (NLDC), operated by Power Grid Bangladesh PLC, with support from the Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) and participation of the connected power stations.

Twelve power plants have been brought under the AGC framework,...