a method for operating an asynchronous generator comprising receiving an indication that a power grid frequency is reduced . responsive to the receiving the indication , reducing a speed of the asynchronous generator from a first speed to a second speed for a first time period , wherein the reduction of the speed of the asynchronous generator results in a momentary increase in a total power output of the asynchronous generator . increasing the speed of the asynchronous generator from the second speed to a third speed responsive to the end of the first time period .