INTERNET OF THINGS AND SMART GRID STANDARDIZATION

This chapter provides a basic and contextual representation of the Internet of Things (IoT) and Smart Grid systems integration requirements and why the IoTs must leverage data standards to effectively address the unique challenges faced by the current and next‐generation grid. The IoTs that support Smart Grid must achieve end‐to‐end interoperability and security. When systems with diverse characteristics interact within the Smart Grid, the IoTs must possess basic ability to process application‐level messages. The Internet‐enabled network of connected devices supports Smart Grid applications to either improve existing practices or offer emerging technologies and services for the Smart Grid. Interoperability standards are key for “seamless communications” and “ubiquity” of IoT objects. The application domain standards for IoT data communications have the potential to address the diversity in distributed energy resources (DER), distributed generation (DG), distribution systems, and supporting markets and operations for electricity consumers.