Recording of Tuesday, May 06, 2025 | The smarter E Europe | Conference Program | Language: English | Duration: 18:23 .
Stefan Goede's presentation at the ees conference focuses on the resilience and cybersecurity of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). With AI advancements and energy grid decentralization, cyber threats to BESS are rising. The European market is particularly vulnerable due to renewable energy growth and policy changes like coal phase-outs. Cyberattacks pose significant risks; 43% target the energy sector globally, with Germany being a frequent victim. Goede stresses securing operational technology interfaces such as battery management systems against vulnerabilities like default passwords or unencrypted transmissions exploited by ransomware or malware attacks. Solutions include strengthening these interfaces while safeguarding internal electronics within storage containers from breaches. The text details battery management systems' security needs, highlighting industry standards like IEC 62443 for cybersecurity measures including encryption and system integrity checks. EU regulations such as NIST 2 ensure compliance in critical industries like energy storage systems through secure processes that protect data confidentiality during transactions. Despite robust EU-level regulations, Germany lags behind in implementing its laws fully amidst technological readiness challenges—many products lack necessary certifications despite existing capabilities theoretically meeting regulatory demands but not adequately integrated into market offerings for effective protection against potential infrastructure attacks.
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Stefan Goede
Chief Technical Officer
Munich Electrification
Germany
Innovation is driving the storage industry in the global marketplace and users are benefiting: From battery cells with extended life spans and battery system solutions with high packing densities, advanced cooling designs and battery management systems to intelligent power electronics and energy management solutions meeting the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency. This session will present a selection of the latest and most interesting technologies.
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Recording of presentation not authorized for publication.
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