Title: Building secure and robust microgrids: an overview of technical and security concerns

Authors: Danai Chasaki; Nisha Kondrath

Addresses: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Villanova University, Tolentine Hall 435A, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA, USA ' Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Villanova University, Tolentine Hall 435A, 800 E. Lancaster Ave., Villanova, PA, USA

Abstract: Microgrids are modern, localised versions of the centralised utility grid. They have been gaining popularity due to the increased power demand and the development of various renewable resources. In this paper, we present the technical and security challenges faced by modern microgrid implementations in ensuring interoperability, reliability, and security in the network.

Keywords: robust microgrids; reliability; power electronics; communications; microgrid security; interoperability.

DOI: 10.1504/IJETP.2016.077364

International Journal of Energy Technology and Policy, 2016 Vol.12 No.3, pp.240 - 256

Received: 27 Dec 2014
Accepted: 24 Apr 2015
Published online: 29 Jun 2016 *

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