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2. Structuring the setting in France
Tension control in France is organized around a three-tier hierarchical structure.
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Primary voltage setting
The only voltage sources on the transmission network are alternators, which are equipped with a voltage regulator. The primary voltage regulator (Automatic Voltage Regulator, or AVR) automatically keeps the voltage across the alternator stator constant and equal to a set value, by acting on the excitation voltage that controls the machine's rotor current. For more information on the various excitation systems available, please refer to
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Structuring the setting in France
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Décret du 23 avril 2008 relatif aux prescriptions techniques de conception et de fonctionnement pour le raccordement d'installations de production d'énergie électrique aux réseaux publics d'électricité. Ministère de l'écologie, de l'énergie, du développement durable et de l'aménagement du territoire, décret n° 2008-386, NOR : DEVE0806640D.
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