Cyber Security for Microgrids (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781839533310)

Microgrids use ICT to intelligently deliver energy and integrate clean generation. They can operate independently from a larger grid and can help to strengthen grid resilience. Applications include remote as well as urban areas, hospitals, and manufacturing complexes. But microgrids can also be vulnerable to cyber-attacks.

This reference provides an up-to-date framework for resilient control and protection of microgrids. It reviews the security requirements in conventional power systems, investigates several cyber-attacks on smart grids, and discusses vulnerabilities. Practical requirements and implementation details of several types of resilient control systems for microgrids used in real-world applications are presented. On the control level, several types of evaluation theory are provided to distinguish between cyber-attacks and other malfunctions such as line-to-line and sensors/actuator faults. The work offers cyber-attack detection strategies for microgrids to address breaches, counter attacks, deploy appropriate countermeasures, and stabilize resilient controllers.