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Systems and methods for detecting and mitigating cyber attacks on power systems comprising distributed energy resources

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1924903

Extensive deployment of interoperable distributed energy resources (DER) on power systems is increasing the power system cybersecurity attack surface. National and jurisdictional interconnection standards require DER to include a range of autonomous and commanded grid-support functions which can drastically influence power quality, voltage, and the generation-load balance. Investigations of the impact to the power system in scenarios where communications and operations of DER are controlled by an adversary show that each grid-support function exposes the power system to distinct types and magnitudes of risk. The invention provides methods for minimizing the risks to distribution and transmission systems using an engineered control system which detects and mitigates unsafe control commands.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL-NM), Albuquerque, NM (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
DOE Contract Number:
NA0003525
Assignee:
National Technology & Engineering Solutions of Sandia, LLC (Albuquerque, NM)
Patent Number(s):
11,388,178
Application Number:
16/689,838
OSTI ID:
1924903
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

References (3)

Roadmap for photovoltaic cyber security report December 2017
Hybrid Intrusion Detection System Design for Distributed Energy Resource Systems conference April 2019
Power system effects and mitigation recommendations for DER cyberattacks journal September 2019