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

Conference · Mon Nov 27 23:00:00 EST 2023

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1109/ISGT-LA56058.2023.10328214· OSTI ID:2228659

Paul, Shuva; Sanghvi, Anuj; Reynolds, Tami

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. The paper presents the risk assessment processes and summarizes the DER-CF's use case recommendations to strengthen the cybersecurity posture of the electric grid.

• Research Organization: National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Energy Efficiency Office. Federal Energy Management Program Office
• DOE Contract Number: AC36-08GO28308
• OSTI ID: 2228659
• Report Number(s): NREL/CP-5R00-84595; MainId:85368; UUID:2f7d0cca-15c3-4956-8e47-8e701438cb6a; MainAdminID:69785
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

DER-CF
MATHEMATICS AND COMPUTING
POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
cyber risk assessment
cybersecurity
distributed energy resources
solar PV system