American Energy Society

SunSpec Ecosystem Newsletter February 2022 – SunSpec Alliance

With SunSpec Membership and Certification numbers growing at unprecedented levels, the team is hard at work developing resources to further support our members and benefit the broader SunSpec ecosystem. From SunSpec Modbus, to DER Cybersecurity and 2030.5 Profiles for Vehicle to Grid (V2G) and EV Charging applications, SunSpec is committed to providing technical coverage on cutting-edge topics and equipping our Members with the tools needed to thrive in a dynamic regulatory environment.

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American Energy Society

SunSpec Ecosystem Newsletter December 2021 – SunSpec Alliance

While reflecting back on the year’s past, it is clear that the SunSpec Alliance is fueled by an industry of dedicated, hard working individuals and organizations. From our work groups participants, to our webinar attendees, we are consistently impressed by the level of engagement and support from our members and followers.

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American Energy Society

SunSpec Ecosystem Newsletter October 2021 – SunSpec Alliance

At the core of the SunSpec Alliance ecosystem is a steady momentum of progress driven by the dedicated efforts of our seven primary Work Groups. Consisting of representatives from SunSpec member companies, a designated Work Group leader, and a SunSpec employee, these groups meet weekly or bi-weekly to engage in the active process of standards making. As the year barrels towards a close, we’d like to acknowledge some of the major achievements of these groups and their impacts on the SunSpec ecosystem as a whole.

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American Energy Society

SunSpec Ecosystem Newsletter September 2021 – SunSpec Alliance

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.

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American Energy Society

Get Ready for the Countdown to UL 1741 Certification – SunSpec Alliance

The Deadline is Approaching! Smart inverters are becoming a key component for ensuring a safe and reliable energy grid in the U.S. a...

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American Energy Society

SunSpec Modbus 700 Series DER Information Models are now APPROVED – SunSpec Alliance

  Referenced in IEEE 1547-2018, the SunSpec Modbus 701-712 Series DER Information Models have officially been promoted from TEST ...

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American Energy Society

Four SunSpec Specifications Now in Countdown to APPROVAL – SunSpec Alliance

  We're excited to announce that four SunSpec specifications have entered the final countdown of moving from TEST to APPROVED s...

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American Energy Society

SunSpec Alliance Releases SVP Dashboard Test Platform To Enable IEEE 1547 Communication Testing For Distributed Energy Resources – SunSpec Alliance

    SAN JOSE, Calif., March 4, 2021-- To accelerate the delivery of Distributed Energy Resource (DER) technology such as so...

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American Energy Society

New 700 Series Model Definitions for IEEE 1547 Near Approval – SunSpec Alliance

  SunSpec Modbus is an open standard that enables interoperability amongst DER system components. Referenced in IEEE 1547-2018,...

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