Systems Engineering

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

Network of Structures

A modern Power System consists of an ultra-complex web of seven distinct, inter-dependent Structures. Viewed from a whole-system perspective, the is a Network of Structures

Network Theory

A branch of mathematics and computer science that studies the properties and behaviour of complex systems that can be represented as networks of interconnected nodes.

Operational Coordination

The systematic operational alignment of Utility assets and non-Utility Energy Resources via Dispatch Instructions, direct technical control and/or market-based incentives, to ensure System Security, Resource

Operational Coordination Framework

A formalised model for determining how a diverse range of Power System assets and Distributed Energy Resources (DER) will cooperate to solve common problems. This

Power Systems Architecture (PSA)

An integrated set of disciplines that support the structural transformation of legacy Power Systems, enabling them to more effectively serve evolving Customer and Societal Objectives,

Reference Architecture

An integrated set of documents and diagrams that capture the essence of the structural relationships, linkages and interdependencies that enable the functioning of a complex System.  

Scalability

An architectural characteristic that takes the future scale growth of a System into consideration. It is a systemic measure of the underpinning Structure’s ability to

Single Point of Failure (SPOF)

An environment/system where one failure can result in the failure of the entire system. For critical system such as GW-scale Power Systems, a key design

Structure

The stable relationships, linkages and interdependencies that are established between the Components of the System to enable the reliable achievement of the System purposes. Refer

Subsystem

A self-contained and identifiable part of a larger System, often characterised by specific functions or operations that contribute to the overall functionality or purpose of