IEC TR 63097-2017 PDF

Full title and description

IEC TR 63097:2017 — Smart grid standardization roadmap. This Technical Report provides a roadmap and guidance to help standards users, end‑users and system integrators select the most appropriate set of standards and specifications (IEC and other bodies) to fulfil Smart Energy / Smart Grid use cases and implementations.

Abstract

This Technical Report collects and organises core standards relevant to Smart Grids, maps them to common use cases and implementation needs, and proposes guiding principles for specifying, designing and implementing Smart Energy systems. It is presented as a living roadmap (subject to future updates) and, in the 2017 edition, focuses primarily on Smart Grids (with broader Smart Energy topics such as gas and heat to be addressed in later editions).

General information

• Status: Published / active (Technical Report).
• Publication date: 2017-11-14 (IEC publication date shown for IEC TR 63097:2017).
• Publisher: International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC); also available as a PD publication via national bodies (e.g. BSI).
• ICS / categories: 29.240 (Power transmission and distribution networks) — also referenced under energy/heat and related ICS classes.
• Edition / version: Edition 1.0 — IEC TR 63097:2017.
• Number of pages: Approximately 315 pages (catalogue listings vary slightly by national publisher; BSI PD copy listed as 318 pages).

Scope

The report gives guidance for selecting standards and specifications that address Smart Energy use cases and implementation needs (interoperability, information models, communications, testing and conformance, security, etc.). It maps existing and planned standards to specific use cases, highlights core "pillar" standards and identifies areas where standardization work is ongoing or recommended. The initial 2017 edition concentrates on Smart Grids; wider Smart Energy interactions (for example with gas and heat) are earmarked for future editions.

Key topics and requirements

• Roadmap and mapping of core standards to Smart Grid use cases and implementation scenarios.
• Identification of core IEC standards and cross‑references used as pillars for Smart Energy solutions (examples cited in the report).
• Guidance on selecting standards for communications, information models (CIM and other modelling standards), data exchange, testing and conformance.
• Considerations for interoperability, integration of subsystems and system‑level specification.
• Security and resilience considerations as they relate to standard selection and system architecture.
• Identification of gaps, recommended priorities for standardization work and the intention that the document be maintained as a living roadmap.

Typical use and users

Utilities, distribution system operators, generation companies, system integrators, equipment vendors, standards developers, project managers and regulators use this TR to: map standards to project requirements; ensure consistent selection of interoperability and information‑model standards; and to inform procurement and architecture decisions for Smart Grid deployments. The report is written for end‑users and integrators responsible for specification, design and implementation.

Related standards

The report cross‑references and summarises many IEC standards that form the Smart Grid ecosystem (the TR itself explicitly references core documents such as IEC 62357 and IEC 62264 among others); related families include IEC 61850, IEC 61970/61968 (CIM), IEC 62351 (security) and standards for metering/DR and information exchange. Users should consult the TR for the full list of referenced and recommended standards.

Keywords

Smart grid, Smart energy, roadmap, standards mapping, interoperability, IEC TR 63097, information models, system integration, cybersecurity.

FAQ

Q: What is this standard?

A: IEC TR 63097:2017 is a Technical Report titled "Smart grid standardization roadmap" that organises and maps standards to Smart Grid use cases and provides guidance for selecting standards for Smart Energy projects.

Q: What does it cover?

A: It covers guidance on standard selection and mapping, core standards and pillars for Smart Grid implementations, interoperability and information‑model considerations, security topics and identified gaps and priorities for further standardization work. The 2017 edition focuses on Smart Grids with broader Smart Energy topics planned for future editions.

Q: Who typically uses it?

A: Utilities, system integrators, equipment vendors, standards developers, consultants and regulators — essentially end‑users and integrators responsible for specification, design and implementation of Smart Energy/Smart Grid systems.

Q: Is it current or superseded?

A: The 2017 TR is published and treated as an active Technical Report; it is intended as a living roadmap to be updated in future editions. National publication records and catalogue entries show active availability; users should check the IEC webstore or their national standards body for the most recent status or any later editions.

Q: Is it part of a series?

A: It is an IEC Technical Report produced under the IEC SyC Smart Energy context and complements other IEC work on Smart Grid/Smart Energy standards rather than being a numbered series standard; it functions as a roadmap and cross‑reference tool within the IEC Smart Energy portfolio.

Q: What are the key keywords?

A: Smart grid, Smart energy, roadmap, interoperability, standards mapping, information models, IEC.