IEEE 2030.5: The Language of the Smart Grid
The default protocol for utility-to-device communication.
Mandate
CA Rule 21
Compliance
Security
TLS 1.2
Encryption
Scope
IoT
Any Energy Device
Executive Summary
California Rule 21 mandates IEEE 2030.5 for smart inverters. It is becoming the global standard for how utilities talk to DERs (Distributed Energy Resources).
Beyond OCPP
While OCPP handles the Charger-to-Cloud link, IEEE 2030.5 handles the Utility-to-Cloud link. It is the "Traffic Cop" protocol that allows a utility to send a signal saying "Grid Emergency: Everyone reduce power by 20%."
Cybersecurity Focus
The protocol was built from the ground up with security in mind. It uses Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) to ensure that the command to shut down a power plant comes from the utility, not a hacker. EV.NET verifies the compliance of networks to this standard.
Universal Translator
It works for solar inverters, thermostats, and EV chargers. This universality is key to the "Smart Home" vision where all devices coordinate to lower the energy bill.
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