Talk:Power system reliability

Merge proposal

Electrical grid security in the United States has a lot of detail that could be here. I don't see why the article should only cover the United States. The information can be useful here. I know this article doesn't cover physical security, but there's no reason for it not to. 134.215.176.89 (talk) 21:50, 18 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Strongly oppose There is a pretty confusing, but very widely used in the field, term "grid security" (currently a section in this article, but fully deserving an article of its own) that has very little in common with the physical security (see Power system reliability#Security). I think about it in terms of armored vehicles: in order to operate, they need a reliable network of support ("logistics security" in the form of repair shops, fueling depots, etc.) and physical security (infantry support, etc.). While without either one the vehicle becomes a useless heap of metal, these two issues have little else in common. Just like it is hard to imagine an article that covers both infantry tactics and fuel logistics, I see little synergy between expanding the generators/transmission facilities and protecting these same facilities from misfits. The fact that in both cases the same word "security" is used is a pure coincidence, IMHO. For the avoidance of doubt, this comment assumes that the merge proposal involves this article. I have no position on other merge discussions that are hinted at in this request, see some of them on Talk:Electrical grid security in the United States (perhaps this request should be moved there, too?). Викидим (talk) 23:07, 18 February 2024 (UTC)[reply]

Closing, given the uncontested objection and no support, with discussion stale for many months. Klbrain (talk) 16:34, 6 October 2024 (UTC)[reply]