If a planned outage will potentially cause a SOL violation, what should the Reliability Coordinator do?

In the event that a planned outage poses a risk of causing a System Operating Limit (SOL) violation, the correct course of action is to ensure the reliability of the grid by not allowing the outage to proceed. The reliability of the electrical grid is paramount, and any actions that could lead to violations of established limits can jeopardize system stability, reliability, and safety.

The primary role of the Reliability Coordinator is to oversee multiple interconnected systems, ensuring that operations remain within safe and reliable parameters. If a planned outage risks violating an SOL, this indicates potential disruptions in service or system integrity, suggesting that alternatives must be evaluated before proceeding.

Preserving system reliability takes precedence, which means the Reliability Coordinator must reject the outage unless sufficient precautions or mitigations are established to prevent a violation. This approach ensures that the integrity of the power system is maintained and helps avoid risking blackouts or other significant issues associated with SOL violations.