Systems Engineering

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

Supply Chain Risk

Supply chain risk is measured by the likelihood and severity of damage if an Information Technology (IT) or Operational Technology (OT) system is compromised by

System

A set of Components that are formally related together by a shared Structure to achieve outcomes that exceed the sum of the individual Components. As

Systems Architecture

A formal element of Systems Engineering, which enables objective, collective reasoning about the underpinning Structure or Architecture of a complex System, together with its Components, Interfaces,

Systems Engineering

An established engineering discipline applied in numerous sectors focused on the development and operation of ultra-complex Systems including aerospace, military, manufacturing, energy and electronics sectors.

Systems Science

A multi-domain, integrative discipline that brings together research into all aspects of complex Systems with a focus on identifying, exploring and understanding the universal patterns

Tier/Layer

The vertical layers of a GW-scale Power System including the Bulk Power System, Transmission Networks and Distribution Networks.  In a conceptual sense, as Consumer Energy

Top-down

An approach to problem solving and/or the design of a System that derives a hierarchical structure by successive subdivisions from the top. This is also

Topology

The interconnection pattern of nodes in a Transmission Network and Distribution Network, and includes the Generation Plant, Bulk Supply Points (BSP) and Connection Points for

Transactive Energy (TE)

A system of economic and control mechanisms that dynamically enables Operational Coordination by using value as a key operational parameter.