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Cybersecurity Certification Requirements for Distributed Energy Resources: A Survey of SunSpec Alliance Standards

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  • Sean Tsikteris

    (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA)

  • Odyssefs Diamantopoulos Pantaleon

    (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA)

  • Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou

    (Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001, USA)

Abstract

This survey paper explores the cybersecurity certification requirements defined by the SunSpec Alliance for Distributed Energy Resource (DER) devices, focusing on aspects such as software updates, device communications, authentication mechanisms, device security, logging, and test procedures. The SunSpec cybersecurity standards mandate support for remote and automated software updates, secure communication protocols, stringent authentication practices, and robust logging mechanisms to ensure operational integrity. Furthermore, the paper discusses the implementation of the SAE J3072 standard using the IEEE 2030.5 protocol, emphasizing the secure interactions between electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) and plug-in electric vehicles (PEVs) for functionalities like vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capabilities. This research also examines the SunSpec Modbus standard, which enhances the interoperability among DER system components, facilitating compliance with grid interconnection standards. This paper also analyzes the existing SunSpec Device Information Models, which standardize data exchange formats for DER systems across communication interfaces. Finally, this paper concludes with a detailed discussion of the energy storage cybersecurity specification and the blockchain cybersecurity requirements as proposed by SunSpec Alliance.

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  • Sean Tsikteris & Odyssefs Diamantopoulos Pantaleon & Eirini Eleni Tsiropoulou, 2024. "Cybersecurity Certification Requirements for Distributed Energy Resources: A Survey of SunSpec Alliance Standards," Energies, MDPI, vol. 17(19), pages 1-24, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jeners:v:17:y:2024:i:19:p:5017-:d:1495093
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