SunSpec Member News
SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Program Launch
Setting A Cybersecurity Baseline for DER Device Now Please join us on September 28th at 8am PST for this exciting webinar launching the SunSpec DER Cybersecurity Certification program. Overview: Distributed Energy Resources (DER), composed of solar, energy...
An Interview With Dale Peterson of s4 Events
Global Electrification Meets AI and Machine Learning with Dale Peterson of S4 Events Recap: OverviewPlease join as the leaders of the SunSpec/Sandia DER Cybersecurity Working Group interview Dale Peterson. Dale is a foremost authority on critical asset security,...
SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Documents Vote On July 25 @ 9am PT
SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Documents Vote The comment period for the SunSpec Cybersecurity Phase 1 certification program documentation has ended and all comments have been addressed. This SunSpec program is the first of its kind and will be available to all...
SunSpec & Sandia DER Cybersecurity Webinar: The Foundation of EV Charging Infrastructure
The Foundation of EV Charging Infrastructure View Recap Abstract Overview: Billions of dollars will be invested into one of the fastest growing applications of IEEE 1547-compliant DER technology in the next six years: EV charging infrastructure, Vehicle-to-Grid, and...
California Court Dismisses Tigo’s Infringement Claims Against SunSpec Alliance
July 6, 2023, SAN JOSE, Calif. – On June 28, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed the most consequential of Tigo Energy, Inc.’s patent infringement claims against the SunSpec Alliance, a non-profit trade alliance that makes...
Sunspec cybersecurity certification: 30 day comment period ends july 11th.
The Phase 1 SunSpec Cybersecurity Device Certification Specifications are now ready for broad review and comment. This comment period will conclude on July 11th at which time the work group will convene to begin resolving comments. Specifications up for review include...
Introducing Phase 1 of the SunSpec Cybersecurity Certification Program
The first step of a comprehensive cybersecurity certification program that will help secure the distributed energy grid. View Recap Distributed energy is a major component of our energy future, giving us cleaner and more diverse energy sources and a more resilient...
Responsible Cybersecurity Vulnerability Disclosure Practices for the DER Industry.
Responsible Cybersecurity Vulnerability Disclosure Practices for the DER Industry Abstract Vulnerability disclosure is the practice of reporting security flaws in computer software or hardware. Security researchers and others examine software and hardware products...
SunSpec March 2023 Ecosystem Newsletter
Cybersecurity Webinar Series: INTRODUCING INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM FOR INDUSTRIAL CONTROL SYSTEMS (ICS4ICS)
Introducing Incident Command System for Industrial Control Systems (ICS4ICS) This presentation will provide a brief overview of the Incident Command System for Industrial Control System processes and describe how the ICS4ICS Exercises are being performed with asset...
SunSpec & Sandia DER Cybersecurity Webinar
Unlocking a Non-Invasive Dimension for Cybersecurity of DERs Increased cyber intrusions across the globe have prioritized cybersecurity enhancements for DERs. To this end, one of the prominent underlying cybersecurity design challenges for DERs is that the...
Patent Office Invalidates Tigo Energy, Inc.’s Patent Claims
Patent Office Invalidates Tigo Energy, Inc.’s Patent Claims in Response to SunSpec Alliance IPR Challenge SAN JOSE, CA – January 30, 2023 – The SunSpec Alliance, the open information standards and certification organization for the Distributed Energy Resources (DER)...
SunSpec & Sandia DER Cybersecurity Webinar
Using artificial intelligence to provide situational awareness and determine the cyber-physical impacts on DER networks. When: Thu, January 26, 2023, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST Where: Online Ransomware attack and forensics on DER inverters Abstract Ransomware attacks are...
Announcement: Sunspec Alliance Membership Dues Increase!Â
Dear Members and prospective Members! Starting April 2023, the price of Contributing Membership will increase from $4,000 to $5,000 per year. SunSpec is updating our annual membership fee to bring you more great services. With this change, SunSpec is expanding the...
RECAP: 2022 Sunspec annual members meeting
Last month's Annual Member Meeting was a great success! Presentations, photos, and recordings from this meeting are available to view here. Make sure to visit back as we'll be updating this page with more content! PRESENTATIONS SunSpec Day 1 Presentations - Tom and...