Ayele ED, Gonzalez JF, Teeuw WB. Enhancing Cybersecurity in Distributed Microgrids: A Review of Communication Protocols and Standards.
Sensors (Basel) 2024;
24:854. [PMID:
38339572 PMCID:
PMC10856918 DOI:
10.3390/s24030854]
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Abstract
The effective operation of distributed energy sources relies significantly on the communication systems employed in microgrids. This article explores the fundamental communication requirements, structures, and protocols necessary to establish a secure connection in microgrids. This article examines the present difficulties facing, and progress in, smart microgrid communication technologies, including wired and wireless networks. Furthermore, it evaluates the incorporation of diverse security methods. This article showcases a case study that illustrates the implementation of a distributed cyber-security communication system in a microgrid setting. The study concludes by emphasizing the ongoing research endeavors and suggesting potential future research paths in the field of microgrid communications.
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