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Autores principales: Topallaj, Kerd, McKerrell, Colin, Ramanathan, Suraj, Zografopoulos, Ioannis
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Publicado: 2025
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Acceso en línea:https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.05592
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author Topallaj, Kerd
McKerrell, Colin
Ramanathan, Suraj
Zografopoulos, Ioannis
author_facet Topallaj, Kerd
McKerrell, Colin
Ramanathan, Suraj
Zografopoulos, Ioannis
contents In recent years, the evolution of modern power grids has been driven by the growing integration of remotely controlled grid assets. Although Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) enhance operational efficiency, they also introduce cybersecurity risks. The remote accessibility of such critical grid components creates entry points for attacks that adversaries could exploit, posing threats to the stability of the system. To evaluate the resilience of energy systems under such threats, this study employs real-time simulation and a modified version of the IEEE 39-bus system that incorporates a Microgrid (MG) with solar-based IBR. The study assesses the impact of remote attacks impacting the MG stability under different levels of IBR penetration through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations. Namely, we analyze voltage, current, and frequency profiles before, during, and after cyberattack-induced disruptions. The results demonstrate that real-time HIL testing is a practical approach to uncover potential risks and develop robust mitigation strategies for resilient MG operations.
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spellingShingle Impact Assessment of Cyberattacks in Inverter-Based Microgrids
Topallaj, Kerd
McKerrell, Colin
Ramanathan, Suraj
Zografopoulos, Ioannis
Systems and Control
In recent years, the evolution of modern power grids has been driven by the growing integration of remotely controlled grid assets. Although Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) and Inverter-Based Resources (IBRs) enhance operational efficiency, they also introduce cybersecurity risks. The remote accessibility of such critical grid components creates entry points for attacks that adversaries could exploit, posing threats to the stability of the system. To evaluate the resilience of energy systems under such threats, this study employs real-time simulation and a modified version of the IEEE 39-bus system that incorporates a Microgrid (MG) with solar-based IBR. The study assesses the impact of remote attacks impacting the MG stability under different levels of IBR penetration through hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) simulations. Namely, we analyze voltage, current, and frequency profiles before, during, and after cyberattack-induced disruptions. The results demonstrate that real-time HIL testing is a practical approach to uncover potential risks and develop robust mitigation strategies for resilient MG operations.
title Impact Assessment of Cyberattacks in Inverter-Based Microgrids
topic Systems and Control
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2504.05592