Abstract
This paper provides practical information for PV plant operators regarding cybersecurity. Plans to integrate photovoltaic generation into utility systems requires that cybersecurity be considered in every aspect- from customer data to business information to plant monitoring and control operations. This paper describes the types of threats encountered in operation of PV plants; challenges faced by photovoltaic plant operators in implementing cybersecurity; cybersecurity standards that apply to photovoltaic plant operations; cybersecurity response plans and recommended best practices to ensure photovoltaic plant cybersecurity.
Original language | American English |
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Number of pages | 22 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 2021 |
NREL Publication Number
- NREL/TP-5D00-78755
Keywords
- best practices
- compliance
- cybersecurity
- electric grid
- photovoltaics
- PV
- standards