Overview
IEC 62872-2:2022 is an international standard developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that establishes a comprehensive Internet of Things (IoT) application framework for industrial facility demand response energy management (FDREM). This standard addresses the growing need for efficient energy use and management within industrial facilities connected to smart grids. By leveraging IoT communication technologies, IEC 62872-2:2022 enables seamless and reliable information exchange necessary for effective demand response (DR) programs.
The scope of this standard includes defining price-based demand response programs, outlining IoT-based energy management frameworks, detailing functional components and their interactions, specifying information exchange flows, and identifying relevant IoT protocols to support data communication layers. Additionally, it establishes communication requirements to ensure reliable data exchange and promotes interoperability between industrial energy management systems.
Key Topics
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Industrial Facility Demand Response (FDREM): The standard focuses on managing energy consumption in industrial environments through demand response strategies that adapt to real-time price signals in the smart grid.
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IoT Application Framework: IEC 62872-2:2022 provides a structured framework integrating IoT technologies to monitor, control, and automate energy use within industrial settings.
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Functional Components and Use Cases: It defines system elements such as Energy Management Systems (EMS), Energy Management Agents (EMA), Monitoring and Control Systems (MCS), and Energy Storage Systems (ESS) alongside their roles and use cases for practical implementation of demand response.
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Information Exchange and Protocols: The standard specifies detailed data flows among components and maps the application framework to the IoT Reference Architecture (ISO/IEC 30141). It identifies appropriate communication protocols at physical, data link, network, transport, and application layers to support efficient and secure information exchange.
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Communication Requirements: It outlines quality of service (QoS), bandwidth, security, and reliability requirements to guarantee robust data transmission adapted for industrial energy management applications.
Applications
The IEC 62872-2:2022 standard is highly relevant for industries and facility managers seeking to optimize energy use through smart demand response participation. Key applications include:
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Smart Grid Integration: Enhancing the interface between industrial facilities and smart electricity grids for dynamic load management based on pricing signals.
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Energy Cost Reduction: Allowing industries to adjust energy consumption patterns to minimize cost during peak pricing intervals.
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Operational Efficiency: Facilitating real-time monitoring and control of energy-consuming equipment and processes to support sustainable and flexible production schedules.
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Energy Storage and Generation Management: Supporting coordination between energy storage systems, on-site generation units, and facility loads to maximize energy usage efficiency.
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IoT-enabled Automation: Implementing automated decision-making in energy management via interconnected IoT devices for improved responsiveness to grid demands.
Related Standards
IEC 62872-2:2022 complements and relates to several other international standards and frameworks relevant to industrial energy management and IoT integration:
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ISO/IEC 30141 (IoT Reference Architecture): Provides the foundational architecture to which this application framework is mapped, ensuring compatibility and standardization at higher IoT layers.
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IEC 61850: Standard for communication networks and systems in substations, which may interface with industrial energy management systems.
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IEC 61970 (CIM – Common Information Model): Facilitates power system data modeling, useful for smart grid data integration.
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IEC 62325: Supports market communications for deregulated energy markets, relevant to price-based demand response.
Implementing IEC 62872-2:2022 positions industrial facilities at the forefront of intelligent energy demand response, fostering enhanced grid stability, cost savings, and sustainable industrial operations through IoT-driven automation and communication.