Technological Perspective of Cyber Secure Smart Inverters Used in Power Distribution System: State of the Art Review
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Abstract
The purpose of smart grid architecture as compared to the conventional grid is to ensure more stability, reliability and bi-directional communication between the utility and the consumer. The deployment of the same has succeeded in improving the efficiency of the distribution systems and effective co-ordination and interoperability among the different components of the grid. Smart inverters play a major role in seamless grid integration, control and conversion of power when the renewable energy sources are present. However, they come with several security challenges as well, which are of considerable concern. Certain cyber threats include physical and cyber attacks, natural phenomena which in turn can lead to grid failure, blackouts, commercial energy losses, privacy and safety issues, etc. Therefore, there is a need for critical examination of all these issues which must be considered for designing cyber secure smart inverters at the distribution level. In this comprehensive review, keeping the technological perspective in mind, the existing gaps and the necessity for the same are highlighted. The various topologies, IEEE protocols and the control strategy are presented in detail. This will enable prospective researchers to address the design issues of smart inverters with greater focus on security and reliability aspects.
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OpenAlex topics: Smart Grid Security and Resilience · Microgrid Control and Optimization · IoT Networks and Protocols
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e-PowerTrain, Software Engineer, KPIT, Bangalore 560103, India
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, Alliance College of Engineering and Design, Alliance University, Bangalore 562106, India
Department of Electrical, Computer and Software Engineering, Faculty of Engineering and Applied Science, Ontario Tech. University, Oshawa, ON L1H 7K4, Canada
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