Review of Potential Cyber-attacks on Smart Microgrid

Abstract

Experts consider the notion of a smart microgrid suitable for integrating many renewable energy sources at the community level. It facilitates consumer participation in the power business and introduces intelligent communication capabilities. Cyber-physical systems comprising various networked devices are utilized in smart microgrids to monitor, regulate, and activate distributed energy sources, loads, and power distribution. Real-time communication and cyber- physical systems are features of smart microgrids, which make them susceptible to cyberattacks. Significant power electronic components in microgrids have low inertia and are vulnerable to cyberattacks, which impair system stability and steady-state functioning and, most of the time, cause the system to shut down. Network security is essential for cyber threats in smart microgrids, which function as digital threats that compromise the computer systems of the smart grid. These cyber threats include overloading the system, phishing emails, and computer hazards. Accurate cyberattack detection and mitigation have become essential to the successful operation of smart microgrid systems. To ensure the successful operation of smart microgrid systems, we must consider countermeasures against cyberattacks to prevent potential cyber threats. This study will summarize cyberattacks on smart microgrids.