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 goal is to reduce the number of single points of failure.

Given the fast-evolving nature of power system transformation, the Future Grid Accelerator (FGA) has the status of a perpetual BETA version. Your suggestions for how each concept and definition may be enhanced are very welcome.

All feedback will be reviewed and considered for inclusion in subsequent updates.

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