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Xanthus Papers

Distributed Energy Resources (DER) and Distribution Automation (DA)

• IEC 61850 Information Model Concepts and Updates for Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Use Cases and Functions, 2015
• Distributed Energy Resources (DER): Hierarchical Classification of Use Cases, and the Process for Developing Information Exchange Requirements and Object Models. A white paper developed by the Smart Grid Interoperability Panel, July 18, 2014

• Advanced_Functions_for_DER_Inverters_Modeled_in_IEC_61850-90-7 Inverter functions, such as volt-var management, low/high voltage ride-through, frequency response management, etc.

• DER Cyber Security Recommendations - Cyber security recommendations for stakeholders of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) systems (draft)

• Benefits and Challenges of Distribution Automation (DA): Use Case Scenarios and Assessments of DA Functions - Report for the California Energy Commission, PIER program

• White Paper on Standard DER Communications using IEC 61850.pdf

• Smart Grid - Interoperability and Standards White Paper

• Client-Side Requirements for Data Acquisition and Control Subsystems for Distribution Automation Communications, EPRI 2005 (Request document from EPRI)

• Guidelines for Planning Interoperable Distribution Automation Systems, EPRI 1002161, April 2004 (Request document from EPRI)

• Network and System Management for Distribution Automation, EPRI 1001701, December 2002 (Request document from EPRI)

• Integrated UCA™ for Gas Industry, Vol 3, EPRI 1001401, March 2001 (Request document from EPRI)

• Developing a Data Set for Modeling Distributed Resource Devices in Electric Power System Simulations, EPRI 1000418, December 2000 (Request document from EPRI)

• Strawman Device Object Models for Distributed Resources in Utility Communications Architecture (UCA™), EPRI TR-114198, December 1999 (Request document from EPRI)

• Integration of Distributed Resources in Electric Utility Systems: Functional Definition for Communication and Control Requirements, EPRI TR-111491, November 1998 (Request document from EPRI)

Cyber Security Papers

• NESCOR Cyber Security for DER Systems based on the NISTIR 7628 - The scope of this NESCOR report is to describe the cyber security requirements for Distributed Energy Resources (DER), reflecting DER functions in the smart grid and taking into account variations of DER architectures. These DER architectures are mapped to the DER Actors, Logical Interfaces, and Logical Interface Categories (LICs) in the National Institute of Standards and Technology Interagency Report (NISTIR) 7628, Guidelines for Smart Grid Cyber Security, August 2010, including proposed updates to the existing actors and logical interfaces.

• DER Cyber Security Recommendations - Cyber security recommendations for stakeholders of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) systems (draft)

• What Security Topics Should Be Covered in Standards and Specifications - Recommendations for what cyber security topics should be covered include in different types of standards and specifications.

• List of Smart Grid Standards with Cybersecurity - a list of standards are applicable to the field of Smart Grid information security.

• Matrix of standards with Cybersecurity - Spreadsheet of Smart Grid Standards and their Cybersecurity capabilities.

• White Paper on Security Standards in IEC TC57 WG15.pdf - White paper that discusses the cyber security standards developed by IEC TC 57 WG15.

• White Paper on Cyber Security Issues for the Smart Grid - White Paper for NIST CSWG as input to NISTIR Pub 7628

• AMI Business Processes Cyber Security Requirements - White Paper for NIST CSWG as input to NISTIR Pub 7628

• AMI Interface Category Cyber Security Requirements - White Paper for NIST CSWG as input to NISTIR Pub 7628

• HAN Business Processes Cyber Security Requirements - White Paper for NIST CSWG as input to NISTIR Pub 7628

• HAN Interface Category Cyber Security Requirements - White Paper for NIST CSWG as input to NISTIR Pub 7628

• EPRI Report on Technologies for Remote Monitoring of Substation Assets: Physical Security, Product ID 1011752 February 2006 (Request document from EPRI)

Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Papers

• Utility Standards Board (USB) - Development of AMI Business Processes and de facto Standards by Utilities - Grid Interop 2008

• USB Remote Connect/Disconnect Use Cases

• AMI Business Processes Cyber Security Requirements - White Paper for NIST CSWG as input to NISTIR Pub 7628

• AMI Interface Category Cyber Security Requirements - White Paper for NIST CSWG as input to NISTIR Pub 7628

IntelliGrid Website and Papers

• IntelliGrid Architecture, Co-author, EPRI July 2004. IntelliGrid Architecture Web Site

Wireless Papers

• Uses of Wireless Technologies in Distribution and Substation Automation.pdf

• IEEE P1777 – Recommended Practices for Wireless Communications in Power System Operations, Co-author, in progress

• Assessment of Wireless Technologies in Substation Functions, EPRI 1011751, March 2006

• Technologies for Remote Monitoring of Substation Assets: Physical Security, EPRI 1011752, March 2006

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