Systems Engineering

An integrated set of disciplines that support the holistic structural transformation of legacy power systems to meet future policy and customer expectations.

Conceptual Integrity

A property of a System Architecture that denotes being intellectually coherent, free of unnecessary complexities or ‘exceptions’, solving similar problems in similar ways, and having

Connectivity

The state of being linked or joined together to enable some form of exchange. Connectivity is a basic form of Structure and Systems Architecture, which

Control Loop

An arrangement of control Components (for example, sensors, actuators, and control algorithms) with the intent of regulating a controlled variable at a set point. Control

Control Theory

A branch of engineering and mathematics that deals with the analysis and design of control systems. It involves developing models that describe the behaviour of

Cyber-physical

Tightly integrated computational and physical elements, creating a close coupling between the virtual (cyber) and physical. In Cyber-physical systems, computer-based algorithms and capabilities are embedded

Decentralised System

Multiple separate Components and Energy Resources operating independently and in a manner that is solely focused on local or ‘selfish’ optimisation, with either very limited

Digital Architecture

Infrastructure and Subsystems that provide for all information and data exchange required to maintain the safe and reliable operation of the Power System and underpin

Digitalisation

The overall transformation of various processes, services, or industries through the adoption of digital technologies and the use of digital data.

Distributed System

A network of independent Components that are federated or interconnected in a manner which respects their autonomy but also enable them to work together to