The Cybersecurity for Energy team, in cooperation with the Czech Agency for Standardization, has launched a project focused
on the cybersecurity of decentralized energy resources, in particular photovoltaic power plants and battery storage systems.
These technologies now play a key role in the energy transition and at the same time, they introduce new cyber risks for which
current legislation and technical standards are not yet sufficiently prepared.
The aim of the project is to develop a systematic framework and practical methodology to ensure the cybersecurity of decentralized
energy installations under the conditions of the Czech Republic. The proposed methodology will focus on clearly defining minimum
security requirements, the responsibilities of individual stakeholders, and rules for the secure design, operation, and management
of these systems.
The project combines an analysis of European and national legislation and technical standards with specific examples of incidents
and proven best practices from abroad. The results will be applicable not only to public administration and regulatory authorities,
but also to technology manufacturers, operators, installation companies, and other stakeholders from the applied sector.
The main project outputs will provide an expert foundation for the development of a Technical Standardization Information
document and other methodological tools that can contribute to increased security, transparency, and trustworthiness of decentralized
energy systems. In this way, the project supports the safe and sustainable development of modern energy infrastructure in
the Czech Republic and creates space for cooperation between research, industry, and the public sector.