Concept and research prospects of power system resilience

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Abstract

Power system resilience characterizes the ability to resist, adapt to and timely recover from disruptions. With an increasing frequency of natural disasters and growing awareness of terrorism, to achieve the resiliency of power system has become a top priority in national strategies across the world. This paper explains the concepts of and insight into power system resilience, and the status quo of power system resilience research in different countries. Then research needs in threat recognition, resilience evaluation and resilience enhancement are identified, and an analysis of the key points and difficulties is made. In conclusion, the future research prospects are summarized.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1-9
Number of pages9
JournalDianli Xitong Zidonghua/Automation of Electric Power Systems
Volume39
Issue number22
DOIs
StatePublished - 25 Nov 2015

UN SDGs

This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 7 - Affordable and Clean Energy
    SDG 7 Affordable and Clean Energy
  2. SDG 16 - Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions
    SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

  • Natural disaster
  • Power system stability
  • Resilience
  • Resilient power system
  • Smart grid
  • Terrorism

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