What should be prioritized to enhance safety during system restoration?

Prioritizing the balance between generation and load is essential for enhancing safety during system restoration. When a power system has experienced a disturbance or outage, the immediate focus is on re-establishing a stable supply of electricity. If generation does not match the load demand, it can lead to frequency instability, which can cause additional outages or damage to equipment. Achieving and maintaining this balance ensures that the power system operates within safe limits, facilitating a smooth restoration process.

In this context, while minimizing operational costs, reducing transmission losses, and increasing reactive power supply are important considerations in the overall operation and efficiency of the power system, they do not take precedence over maintaining balance during restoration. The primary goal during restoration is to restore normalcy and stability to the system safely, which fundamentally relies on aligning generation with the load demands to prevent further complications.