Cybersecurity for Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Cybersecurity for Distributed Energy Resources (DER)
Cybersecurity in the Smart Energy Environment With increasing numbers of Internet of Things (IoT) devices being connected to the
Internet, cybersecurity has become a vital requirement for the safe, reliable, and
secure operation of those devices. This course introduces cybersecurity topics, the
purpose of cybersecurity, and cybersecurity threats and how to protect against them.
Distributed Energy Resources (DER) in the Electrical Grid This course introduces the concept of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) in the electrical
grid and the standards that inform DER deployment. Requires no previous knowledge
of the topic and is intended for students who are interested in exploring technical,
professional, and operational careers in the rapidly growing distributed energy industry.
Students will gain a foundation in the basic electrical concepts that are needed to
understand the more detailed considerations associated with DER in the grid. Provides
detailed insights into topics concerning DER interconnection standards and regulations,
DER networking standards like IEEE 2030.5, and cybersecurity. Key DER technologies
such as solar, wind, energy storage, and electric vehicles are also covered in more
depth.
Solar Energy and Networking Basics Learn about data communication technologies, deployment techniques, and regulatory
considerations associated with photovoltaic (PV) module rapid shutdown solutions.
Acquire a foundation in data communication concepts associated with PV module communication
solutions and their regulated operating environments. Also covered is the evolution
of Distributed Energy Resources (DER) networks based on the IEEE 2030.5 standard,
how it introduces cybersecurity risks, and how these risks can be mitigated.
