Funding

Project Period

The project is scheduled to run from January 2022 to December 2023, spanning a period of 2 years.

Funding Agency

The project is funded by the National Science Foundation (NSF), Jordan. Project number ENE/1/02/2022.

Funding Size

The project has been granted a total funding of JOD 94,200 to support its research and development activities.

In Brief

Smart Grids and Cyber-Physical Threats

The Smart Grid aims to increase the efficiency of the power grid using technologies like smart metering, renewable energy integration, electric vehicle and demand response. However, it is susceptible to cyber-physical attacks that can cause power failure or equipment malfunction at HV/MV and LV levels. To solve the smart grid security challenges, cyber-physical threats must be evaluated.

  • Investigate the impact of cyber-physical threats on the power network at HV/MV and LV levels using simulations and real data.
  • Develop a risk assessment procedure for cyber-physical threats on the proposed power distribution network (LV).
  • Improve the smart grid system's performance and its security protocols, architectures, and response to ongoing attacks.

The project aims to evaluate the resilience of smart grid systems at HV, MV, and LV levels. It will test the impact of cyber-physical threats on real LV networks, including components like renewable energy systems, smart metering, and EV charging stations. The project will help develop a cyber-security strategy to address the impact of cyber-physical threats on distributed energy resources in the energy sector.

Covered SDGs

SDGs Covered

Our Goal

Developing a framework for smart grid security analysis

Smart Grids aim to optimally monitor and control the entire power grid and increase its efficiency by involving different technologies such as smart metering, renewable energy integration, distribution generations, electric vehicle and demand response. However, as a result of relying on computation, control and communication technologies, the smart grid becomes susceptible to cyber-physical attacks.

Analyzing the impact of different cyber-physical threats on the power grid

The impact of different scenarios of cyber-physical threats on the power network will be investigated and tested at HV/MV and LV levels.

Investigating and testing the impact of cyber-physical threats on actual and individual smart grid components

The impact of cyber-physical threats on actual and individual smart grid components at LV level such as IEDs, PV system (3 kWp), smart meter, electric vehicle charging station will be investigated and tested.

Developing a risk assessment procedure for cyber-physical threats on the proposed power distribution network

A risk assessment procedure will be developed for cyber-physical threats on the proposed power distribution network (LV).