Ebook: Standardization in Smart Grids: Introduction to IT-Related Methodologies, Architectures and Standards

The first successful finished Smart Grid Prototype Projects deliver new requirements and best practices to meet them. These solutions will be the base for the upcoming norms and standards in the near future.

This domain is not only part of one Standard developing Organization (SDO), but also of many different organizations like ITU, ISO, IEC and additionally for the electro mobility part the SAE. This results in many standards which are based on different aspects. Furthermore the European mirror organizations (ETSI,CEN, CENELEC) as well as the German mirror groups of these groups are involved, which are delivering further rules and adaption for the local market. Because of this diversity of organizations involved, it is difficult for the local companies (which includes energy utility, manufacturer and software producer specialized on integration) to identify the relevant trends, standardization groups and technologies necessary.

With the EU Mandate M490 to CEN/CNELEC and TESI and the Commission being a driving force (e.g. ftp://ftp.cencenelec.eu/CENELEC/Smartgrid/SmartGridFinalReport.pdf and http://www.cenelec.eu/aboutcenelec/whatwedo/technologysectors/smartgrids.html) standardization becomes more and more important – but it’s complex and not easy to be understood. Here at OFFIS, we provide training but we are always asked for textbooks on our tranings. Based on our modules for the SG tranings, we would estimate the following chapters to be relevant to SG stakeholders in standardization (roughly 16-20 pages per chapter).

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Besides the regulatory and market aspects, the technical level dealing with the knowledge from multiple disciplines and the aspects of technical system integration to achieve interoperability and integration has been a strong focus in the Smart Grid. This topic is typically covered by the means of using (technical) standards for processes, data models, functions and communication links. Standardization is a key issue for Smart Grids due to the involvement of many different sectors along the value chain from the generation to the appliances. The scope of Smart Grid is broad, therefore, the standards landscape is unfortunately very large and complex. This is why the three European Standards Organizations ETSI, CEN and CENELEC created a so called Joint Working Group (JWG). This was the first harmonized effort in Europe to bring together the needed disciplines and experts delivering the final report in May 2011. After this approach proved useful, the Commission used the Mandate M/490: Standardization Mandate to European Standardization Organizations (ESOs) to support European Smart Grid deployment. The focal point addressing the ESO’s response to M/490 will be the CEN, CENELEC and ETSI Smart Grids Coordination Group (SG-CG). Based on this mandate, meaningful standardization of architectures, use cases, communication technologies, data models and security standards takes place in the four existing working groups.

This book provides an overview on the various building blocks and standards identified as the most prominent ones by the JWG report as well as by the first set of standards group - IEC 61850 and CIM, IEC PAS 62559 for documenting Smart Grid use cases, security requirements from the SGIS groups and an introduction on how to apply the Smart Grid Architecture Model SGAM for utilities. In addition, future standards from ENTSO-E for market communications, standards for electric vehicles and future industrial automation, OPC UA are introduced.

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Besides the regulatory and market aspects, the technical level dealing with the knowledge from multiple disciplines and the aspects of technical system integration to achieve interoperability and integration has been a strong focus in the Smart Grid. This topic is typically covered by the means of using (technical) standards for processes, data models, functions and communication links. Standardization is a key issue for Smart Grids due to the involvement of many different sectors along the value chain from the generation to the appliances. The scope of Smart Grid is broad, therefore, the standards landscape is unfortunately very large and complex. This is why the three European Standards Organizations ETSI, CEN and CENELEC created a so called Joint Working Group (JWG). This was the first harmonized effort in Europe to bring together the needed disciplines and experts delivering the final report in May 2011. After this approach proved useful, the Commission used the Mandate M/490: Standardization Mandate to European Standardization Organizations (ESOs) to support European Smart Grid deployment. The focal point addressing the ESO’s response to M/490 will be the CEN, CENELEC and ETSI Smart Grids Coordination Group (SG-CG). Based on this mandate, meaningful standardization of architectures, use cases, communication technologies, data models and security standards takes place in the four existing working groups.

This book provides an overview on the various building blocks and standards identified as the most prominent ones by the JWG report as well as by the first set of standards group - IEC 61850 and CIM, IEC PAS 62559 for documenting Smart Grid use cases, security requirements from the SGIS groups and an introduction on how to apply the Smart Grid Architecture Model SGAM for utilities. In addition, future standards from ENTSO-E for market communications, standards for electric vehicles and future industrial automation, OPC UA are introduced.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages 1-24
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Introduction and Smart Grid Basics....Pages 3-12
Front Matter....Pages 13-13
Requirements Engineering for Smart Grids....Pages 15-37
IEC/PAS 62559-Based Use Case Management for Smart Grids....Pages 39-57
Development of Smart Grid Architectures....Pages 59-77
Management of Information Models in the Energy Sector....Pages 79-96
Front Matter....Pages 97-97
ICT and Energy Supply: IEC 61970/61968 Common Information Model....Pages 99-114
Automation for the Smart Grid: IEC 61850 - Substation Automation and DER Communication....Pages 115-128
Smart Grid Security: IEC 62351 and Other Relevant Standards....Pages 129-146
Testing in the Smart Grid: Compliance, Conformance and Interoperability....Pages 147-161
Standards in the Electro Mobility Domain—Vehicle 2 Grid....Pages 163-177
Smart Metering in the European Context....Pages 179-188
Front Matter....Pages 189-189
OPC UA: An Automation Standard for Future Smart Grids....Pages 191-209
Market Communication....Pages 211-228
Looking Ahead: The Future of Smart Grid Communications and Standardization....Pages 229-233
Back Matter....Pages 0--1

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Besides the regulatory and market aspects, the technical level dealing with the knowledge from multiple disciplines and the aspects of technical system integration to achieve interoperability and integration has been a strong focus in the Smart Grid. This topic is typically covered by the means of using (technical) standards for processes, data models, functions and communication links. Standardization is a key issue for Smart Grids due to the involvement of many different sectors along the value chain from the generation to the appliances. The scope of Smart Grid is broad, therefore, the standards landscape is unfortunately very large and complex. This is why the three European Standards Organizations ETSI, CEN and CENELEC created a so called Joint Working Group (JWG). This was the first harmonized effort in Europe to bring together the needed disciplines and experts delivering the final report in May 2011. After this approach proved useful, the Commission used the Mandate M/490: Standardization Mandate to European Standardization Organizations (ESOs) to support European Smart Grid deployment. The focal point addressing the ESO’s response to M/490 will be the CEN, CENELEC and ETSI Smart Grids Coordination Group (SG-CG). Based on this mandate, meaningful standardization of architectures, use cases, communication technologies, data models and security standards takes place in the four existing working groups.

This book provides an overview on the various building blocks and standards identified as the most prominent ones by the JWG report as well as by the first set of standards group - IEC 61850 and CIM, IEC PAS 62559 for documenting Smart Grid use cases, security requirements from the SGIS groups and an introduction on how to apply the Smart Grid Architecture Model SGAM for utilities. In addition, future standards from ENTSO-E for market communications, standards for electric vehicles and future industrial automation, OPC UA are introduced.

Content:
Front Matter....Pages 1-24
Front Matter....Pages 1-1
Introduction and Smart Grid Basics....Pages 3-12
Front Matter....Pages 13-13
Requirements Engineering for Smart Grids....Pages 15-37
IEC/PAS 62559-Based Use Case Management for Smart Grids....Pages 39-57
Development of Smart Grid Architectures....Pages 59-77
Management of Information Models in the Energy Sector....Pages 79-96
Front Matter....Pages 97-97
ICT and Energy Supply: IEC 61970/61968 Common Information Model....Pages 99-114
Automation for the Smart Grid: IEC 61850 - Substation Automation and DER Communication....Pages 115-128
Smart Grid Security: IEC 62351 and Other Relevant Standards....Pages 129-146
Testing in the Smart Grid: Compliance, Conformance and Interoperability....Pages 147-161
Standards in the Electro Mobility Domain—Vehicle 2 Grid....Pages 163-177
Smart Metering in the European Context....Pages 179-188
Front Matter....Pages 189-189
OPC UA: An Automation Standard for Future Smart Grids....Pages 191-209
Market Communication....Pages 211-228
Looking Ahead: The Future of Smart Grid Communications and Standardization....Pages 229-233
Back Matter....Pages 0--1
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