SunSpec News
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. Distributed energy is a major component of our energy future, giving us cleaner and more diverse energy sources and a more resilient grid. However,...
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)...
Position Opening: Director of Member Services
The SunSpec Alliance is hiring a new Director of Member Services. This position became available when the previous director was promoted to Executive Director. The individual in this role will be a partner to the Executive Director on virtually all aspects of the...
SunSpec Alliance Webinar: 2023 Work Group Project Road Map
We will discuss the 2023 SunSpec Work Group Roadmap to recruit expert contributors for the next phase of DER standards development. When: Tue, January 31, 2023, 8:30 AM – 9:30 AM PSTWhere: Online The SunSpec Alliance, and the over 170 Contributing Members that...
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!
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...
SunSpec & Sandia DER Cybersecurity Webinar
Using artificial intelligence to provide situational awareness and determine the cyber-physical impacts on DER networks. When: Thu, November 17, 2022, 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM PST Where: Online
2022 SunSpec alliance member meeting & der technology conference
SUNSPEC 2022 MEMBERS MEETING Purchase tickets and reserve rooms by November 7th, 2022 to secure lowest cost. About the event SunSpec sets the communication standards that define the Distributed Energy Resource (DER) management and Electric Vehicle (EV) charging...