An open source IEC-61850 Toolkit for utility automation and wind power applications

This panel presentation addresses development of an open-source Toolkit for constructing IEC-61850-based systems for a variety of utility automation applications. Development of the Toolkit was originally focused on control system cyber security, but the Toolkit is now being extended to address grid integration of wind power. The presentation will provide an overview of the Toolkit, provide an overview of 61850 and its benefits, describe the Toolkit architecture and functionality, and discuss issues in using open source software. Issues addressed in the presentation will include selection of open source components, development of toolkit-specific components, and development challenges and issues, such as variability of open source documentation, open source licensing and its interaction with software architecture and business model, and open source packaging and distribution.