Cybersecurity Assessment for a Behind-the-Meter Solar PV System: A Use Case for the DER-CF

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Abstract

The world's energy production is shifting toward lower-cost, cleaner, more efficient, and sustainable sources. The increasing numbers of distributed energy resources (DERs) are allowing for the rapid transformation of electric grids toward achieving the goal of energy decarbonization. Along with cleaner and more efficient energy, however, we must also aim for a secure energy future. Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems are an important part of this transition. This paper discusses a cybersecurity risk assessment for behind-the-meter DERs using a solar PV system as a use case of the Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework (DER-CF) developed by the National Renewable Energy Laboratory. This poster presents a conference paper on the risk assessment processes and summarizes the DER-CF's use case recommendations to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the electric grid.
Original languageAmerican English
PublisherNational Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL)
StatePublished - 2023

Publication series

NamePresented at the 2023 IEEE PES Innovative Smart Grid Technologies Latin America (ISGT-LA), 6-9 November 2023, San Juan, Puerto Rico

NREL Publication Number

  • NREL/PO-5R00-87808

Keywords

  • cybersecurity
  • Distributed Energy Resource Cybersecurity Framework (DER-CF)
  • distributed energy resources
  • solar PV
  • use case

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