Electric Utility Industry Standards Landscape

Supriya Chinthavali, Varisara Tansakul

Research output: Book/ReportCommissioned report

Abstract

The electric utility industry relies on robust communication protocols to manage complex electrical grid data. The inherent networked nature of electrical grids, coupled with the radial structure of the “last mile” portion delivering power to end-use customers, presents difficulties in describing electrical models using simple data constructs. The paper provides an overview of communication protocols that address electric utility data, including grid data, and classifies these protocols through identification key characteristics that make them suitable for different electric grid data domains. Because of their variety, grid edge devices and their associated dedicated protocols are assessed by groups: those primarily designed for energy production and storage, those related to flexible loads, and those related to electric vehicles. The intent of this report is to provide guidance for stakeholders to navigate the challenges posed by the numerous overlapping protocols available to address electric grid data. Although further industry review, refinement, and validation of the categorization of these protocols is recommended, the authors propose this categorization as a start to improve electric grid awareness and understanding. In addition, this report includes three recommended industry actions regarding protocols to improve communications on the electric grid.
Original languageEnglish
Place of PublicationUnited States
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Keywords

  • 29 ENERGY PLANNING, POLICY, AND ECONOMY

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