A Reference Model for Distribution Grid Control in the 21st Century

Taft, Jeffrey D.; Martini, Paul De; Kristov, Lorenzo

doi:10.2172/1244822

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“…The Hybrid Communication Pathways Scenario shown in Figure 7 is inspired by the reference model for distribution grid control in the 21 st century [84]. It depicts a high DER environment with centralized, distributed (non-centralized) and edge functionality.…”

Section: Hybrid Communication Pathways Scenariomentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This fact, along with the growing range and amount of contextual information provided for each entry, would have limited the usefulness and usability of periodically published static lists of smart grid standards. NIST has therefore worked with industry 84 to develop the SEPA Catalog of Standards (COS) [203], an online version of the smart grid-relevant standards lists published in prior Frameworks. The COS is publicly accessible, allows for navigation using NIST Smart Grid Conceptual Model domains and other parameters, and is updated regularly through a consensus-based and transparent process.…”

Section: Catalog Of Standardsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…83 NIST staff have developed test harnesses for, and participated in, interoperability plugfests such as the UCAIug hosted 2017 IEC 61850 Interoperability Plugfest [202]. 84 Through the Smart Electric Power Alliance's Testing and Certification Working Group…”

Section: Catalog Of Standardsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…In response to its findings, NIST is working with industry 84 to create a Catalog of Test Programs [204]. There are several industry test programs that are beneficial to interoperability of smart grid systems and devices, and a comprehensive directory of available test programs will provide value to the stakeholder community.…”

Section: Catalog Of Test Programsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…single building versus multiple circuits) coordination of microgrid networks needed. 84 • Architecture needed for CCAs and aggregated community resources. 85 • Architecture support is needed for segmentable and coordinated grid sub-systems and for coordination of responsibilities to facilitate agile re-segmentation and cooperation at different microgrid scales (e.g.…”

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confidence: 99%

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NIST framework and roadmap for smart grid interoperability standards, release 4.0

Gopstein¹,

Nguyen²,

O'Fallon³

et al. 2021

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Interoperability-the ability to exchange information in a timely, actionable manner-is a critical yet underdeveloped capability of the power system. Significant grid modernization has occurred in recent years, but the proliferation of technology and associated standards has only modestly improved interoperability. The expansion of distributed energy resources and other technologies, along with changing customer expectations, have complicated the interoperability challenge. This revision of the NIST Smart Grid Interoperability Framework uses evolving technology and power system architectures as context for describing a new set of interoperability perspectives. Distributed and customer-sited resources figure prominently in the future smart grid, as do intelligent distribution systems and other key integrators. As society modernizes the physical mechanisms by which we produce, manage, and consume electricity, strategies for system operations and economic structure will diversify. This diversification will benefit fromand eventually rely upon-enhanced interoperability. The benefits of interoperability are broad and reach all stakeholders at all scales. Interoperability is a hedge against technology obsolescence, maximizes the value of equipment investments by increasing usage for secondary purposes, and facilitates combinatorial innovation by allowing coordinated small actions across diverse stakeholders and devices to have grand impacts. The interoperability value proposition can be realized in any system domain, from the utility to the customer and beyond. Interoperability requires a cybersecurity approach that manages risk while opening new communication interfaces. The desired outcomes for the grid and the information exchanges that must be protected will have to be considered in concert and will benefit from a structured approach to system security. New interfaces can benefit from existing security processes. Testing and certification is a critical enabler of smart grid interoperability. However, the current industry focus on certifying conformance to individual standards is only the first step on the pathway to assuring interoperability for devices or systems, and cannot provide interoperability without significant additional effort. Many others have provided important ideas and facilitated processes that are the foundations for this Framework. The contributions of the following individuals were especially noteworthy and appreciated:

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Section: Hybrid Communication Pathways Scenariomentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Catalog Of Standardsmentioning

confidence: 99%