Resiliency of electric power distribution networks: a review

Although relatively new in the context of power systems, the concept of resiliency is gaining increasing importance due to the growing vulnerability of electric infrastructure and the widespread outages triggered by extreme weather events. Unlike reliability studies, there still exists no well-agreed-upon method or criterion for quantifying the resiliency of power systems. This paper will lay out an overview of the concept of resiliency versus reliability and then review the foundational literature on power system resiliency with a focus on the distribution sector. The cwill be discussed as well..