Microgrid Security Planning

Why is a microgrid a security risk?

Increased use of automation device and distributed control. The possibility for a security breach is created through the heightened penetration of monitoring and control capabilities of the system. The boundaries of a microgrid have been extended and stretched in the digital era. Cohabitation between legacy and new systems.

What is a microgrid planning capability?

Planning capability that supports the ability to model and design new microgrid protection schemes that are more robust to changing conditions such as load types, inverter-based resources, and networked microgrids.

How to plan a microgrid?

A cost analysis is conducted for all resources to be connected to the microgrid including RESs. In this phase, optimal placements for resources and feeders are determined. Also, the net cost of energy export/import with grid is calculated. In the second planning phase, the topology of the microgrid is designed to improve the RESs hosting capacity.

Do microgrids need protection modeling?

Protection modeling. As designs for microgrids consider higher penetration of renewable and inverter-based energy sources, the need to consider the design of protection systems within MDPT becomes pronounced.

What is dc microgrid planning?

DC microgrid planning should also consider the lifetime improvement of energy storage devices. The intelligent protection system involves big data collection, normalization, processing, and network training. In many cases, data confidentiality cannot be maintained.

How does a microgrid affect cyber security?

Microgrid systems are connected to external networks, such as enterprise networks and the Internet, which significantly increases the cyber-threats to them. Cyberattackers can attack microgrid power enclaves and compromise critical operations by exploiting vulnerabilities at the network, system, and/or application level.