As more devices are implemented throughout the power system, the amount of information exchange increases, as well as the demands on transmission and distribution (T&D) infrastructure. Utilities not only face the challenge to process data into practical, efficient instructions, but also to integrate these new technologies so they are interoperable—work together to form the smart [...]

Testing a smart grid product for compatibility and compliance with existing standards and specifications often involves only the product and associated test equipment in a sterile environment. To realize the smart grid vision, networks, systems, products, and applications must be able to exchange and use information securely and effectively—they must be interoperable. When you add [...]