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The “9s” of reliable power
ReliabilityOk forExpected disruption per year
three 9s99·9%homes8 h
four 9s99·99%factories69 minutes
five 9s99·999%hospitals
airports
5 minutes
six 9s 99·9999%banks32 s
nine 9s99·9999999%online markets30 milliseconds