Overview
IEC TR 63097:2017 - Smart grid standardization roadmap is a technical report from the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) that guides standards users in selecting the most appropriate set of standards and specifications for Smart Grids. It is a living roadmap that catalogs existing and planned IEC and external standards, provides a common set of guiding principles for specification, design and implementation of Smart Grid systems, and focuses initially on electrical Smart Grids (future editions will extend to other energies such as gas and heat).
Key topics and technical scope
- Standards selection guidance: Practical criteria and methods to choose relevant IEC and non‑IEC standards and technical specifications for Smart Grid projects.
- Architecture framework (SGAM): Uses the Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM) to map systems, domains and zones for consistent architectural views and interoperability planning.
- Use-case and system capability framework: Defines use-case mapping, system capabilities lists and how standards apply across functional scenarios.
- Standards mapping and toolkit: Includes the IEC Smart Grid Standards Map and references the Smart Grid Mapping Tool (smartgridstandardsmap.com) to visualize standards applicability.
- System breakdowns: Per‑system analyses (e.g., EMS/SCADA, DER management, ADMS, micro‑grids, e‑mobility, metering, marketplace systems) showing component, communication and information layers.
- Cross‑cutting technologies: Communication networks, data modelling, security & privacy (including authentication/authorization), clock reference, EMC/power quality, object identification, and functional safety.
- Interoperability and evolution: Interoperability layers, main expected evolutions (e.g., decentralized resources, storage, EV charging impacts), and roadmap for the next development phases.
Practical applications - who uses IEC TR 63097
- Utilities and system operators planning Smart Grid architecture and procurement.
- System integrators and solution designers evaluating which standards apply to components and interfaces.
- Manufacturers and device vendors seeking compliance and interoperability paths.
- Regulators and policy makers aligning requirements with international standards.
- Test labs and certification bodies using the roadmap to prioritize conformance and interoperability testing.
- Research and consulting organizations mapping technology trends and standard gaps.
Related standards (high‑level references)
Important families and referenced standards described in the report include:
These and many other IEC, ISO, ITU, IEEE and regional standards are indexed in the report’s annexes and the Standards Map.
IEC TR 63097 is an essential planning and reference tool for implementing interoperable, standards‑based Smart Grid solutions and for keeping up with the evolving Smart Grid standards landscape.