Smart Grid International Research Facility Network (SIRFN) Colabs with SunSpec for Interoperability Testing

Jan 11, 2022

Original article published by the International Smart Grid Action Network (ISGAN) The Smart Grid International Research Facility Network (SIRFN) is a network of smart grid researchers with test-bed facilities in countries participating in the Implementing Agreement...

SunSpec Ecosystem Newsletter September 2021

Sep 15, 2021

Addressing new interconnection requirements–including those for advanced inverter electrical functions and corresponding data communication interfaces–is a recurring theme for SunSpec and its members. While some requirements are local, and therefore less urgent to address, at least two national markets, the U.S. and Australia, have implemented changes that have firm deadlines. Companies that meet these deadlines have the potential to reshape the market.

Get Ready for the Countdown to UL 1741 Certification

Jul 6, 2021

The Deadline is Approaching! Smart inverters are becoming a key component for ensuring a safe and reliable energy grid in the U.S. and states such as California, Hawaii, New York, and Pennsylvania are mobilizing to adopt IEEE 1547-2018, the national grid...

SunSpec Alliance Announces Partnership with the Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy (RISE) Consortium

Jun 28, 2021

The SunSpec Alliance is proud to announce its partnership with the Resilient Infrastructure + Secure Energy (RISE) Consortium™, a collaboration of industry and academic research institutions working together to identify challenges, needs, and opportunities in...

SunSpec Modbus 700 Series DER Information Models are now APPROVED

Apr 21, 2021

Referenced in IEEE 1547-2018, the SunSpec Modbus 701-712 Series DER Information Models have officially been promoted from TEST status to APPROVED status, thus superseding the SunSpec Modbus 100 Series Models that were first introduced in 2009. Also now promoted from...

SunSpec Alliance update on work to simplify rapid shutdown signaling systems

Mar 16, 2021

Original Article Published by Solar Builder Magazine In a few short years, the industry’s concept of a Distributed Energy Resource (DER) has morphed from an uncomplicated rooftop solar PV system that reduces your electricity bill to an incredibly complicated apparatus...

Cybersecurity and Communications in Solar: Tom Tansy on The Solar Podcast

Mar 2, 2021

In this episode of The Solar Podcast, hosted by Tim Montegue, Tom Tansy discusses cybersecurity and communications protocols for the distribured energy industry. Topics discussed include the importance of and evolution of smart inverter and communication protocols...

Standardization: The sign of a maturing solar industry

Sep 30, 2020

Original Article Published by PV Magazine By Tom Tansy The model of industry-wide standardization is one that the solar industry should look to achieve. A set of reliable rapid-shutdown standards will provide installers with the same level of choice and simplicity...

SunSpec Alliance Joins Energy Web, Announces Strategic Partnership

Aug 18, 2020

Original Article Published by Medium. San Jose, Calif. and Zug, Switzerland — 18 August 2020 — SunSpec Alliance (SunSpec) has joined as a member of Energy Web. Today the two organizations also jointly announced a strategic partnership to co-develop digital standards,...

SunSpec: Smart inverter communication now a national standard, here’s what comes next

Jun 9, 2020

For full article, visit Solar Builder Magazine By Chris Crowell On May 21, 2020, the IEEE 1547.1-2020 standard was officially published, making smart inverters with standard communication interfaces the official U.S. national standard for Distributed Energy Resources...