System Strength

The ability of the Power System to maintain and control the Voltage waveform at any given location, both during normal operation and when disturbances are experienced, such as a lightning strike or powerline failure. 

Generally, System Strength is higher in areas of the Power System served by Synchronous Generators as they can provide short bursts of Energy far above their normal maximums, which helps restore Voltage waveforms to the right shape and level if a disturbance occurs.  Conversely, System Strength is lower in areas far from synchronous machines and/or where there is a high density of Inverter Based Resources (IBR)

System Strength can be related to the available Fault Current at a specified location in the Power System: the higher the Fault Current, the greater the System Strength. 

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