Toolbox Entry: Roadmap for Photovoltaic Cyber Security
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General Information
ID Number
64
Main Author
Sandia National Laboratories
Publication Year
2017
Type of Entry
Study Report
Enabling Distributed Technologies
- Distributed generation (solar)
Information Exchange
- Cybersecurity
Which of the above categories best describe the material
Information exchange
Geographical Scope of the Publication
United States of America
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Abstract
Cyber-secure, resilient energy is paramount to the prosperity of the United States. As the experience and sophistication of cyber adversaries grow, so too must the US power system’s defenses, situational awareness, and response and recovery strategies. Traditionally, power systems were operated with dedicated communication channels to large generators and utility owned assets but now there is greater reliance on photovoltaic (PV) systems to provide power generation. PV systems often communicate to utilities, aggregators, and other grid operators over the public internet so the power system attack surface has significantly expanded. At the same time, solar energy systems are equipped with a range of grid-support functions, that—if controlled or programmed improperly—present a risk of power system disturbances. This document is a five year roadmap intended to chart a path for improving cyber security for communication-enabled PV systems with clear roles and responsibilities for government, standards development organizations, PV vendors, and grid operators.
