As Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) proliferate across the U.S. grid, it’s architecture is becoming decentralized and interconnected – extending networks far beyond conventional perimeters. This growing connectivity, while essential for meeting demand and enhancing resilience, exposes millions of new endpoints to cyber threats.
Malicious actors, now equipped with advanced tools like AI, are exploiting this increased attack surface. The grid is a primary target and it’s expanding vulnerabilities are hit daily by sophisticated cyber threats – hindering utilities from unlocking the full potential of DERs.
Our Focus
The Grid Is Vulnerable
As Distributed Energy Resources (DERs) proliferate across the U.S. grid, it’s architecture is becoming decentralized and interconnected – extending networks far beyond conventional perimeters. This growing connectivity, while essential for meeting demand and enhancing resilience, exposes millions of new endpoints to cyber threats.
Malicious actors, now equipped with advanced tools like AI, are exploiting this increased attack surface. The grid is a primary target and it’s expanding vulnerabilities are hit daily by sophisticated cyber threats – hindering utilities from unlocking the full potential of DERs.
the facts
DERs Increase the Attack Surface
Limited Visibility
Rapid DER Growth
Increasing Threats
U.S. distributed energy resource capacity will grow by 217 GW through 2028, equivalent to 70% of anticipated bulk generation capacity added during the same period, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.
the facts
DERs Increase the Attack Surface
Limited Visibility
Rapid DER Growth
Increasing Threats
U.S. distributed energy resource capacity will grow by 217 GW through 2028, equivalent to 70% of anticipated bulk generation capacity added during the same period, according to a report by Wood Mackenzie.
The Solution
Decentralized, Zero-Trust
Access Governance
Built on least privilege principles, our cybersecurity architecture enforces granular access controls on each device allowing communications between authorized nodes to occur only as needed. This dramatically reduces exposure to cyber threats and enhances access governance across the entire OT ecosystem. Our system ensures operational continuity, even during network partitions, by leveraging a proprietary distributed ledger technology that is embedded on each device. When the security layer is designed for distribution from the start, innovation at the edge doesn’t create risk; it compounds resilience.
The Solution
Decentralized, Zero-Trust
Access Governance
Built on zero-trust and least privilege principles, our cybersecurity architecture enforces granular access controls on each device allowing communications between authorized nodes to occur as needed. This dramatically reduces exposure to cyber threats and enhances access governance across the entire OT ecosystem. Our system ensures operational continuity, even during network partitions, by leveraging a proprietary distributed ledger technology that is embedded on each device.
OUR VALUE
What We Offer to Grid Operators
Trust
Solitude Labs software creates a secure perimeter around each device – turning weakness into strength. As the grid scales, the mesh network of devices becomes more resilient to cyberattacks.
Interoperability
Our software will act as a universal translator by translating various communication protocols into one standardized language. This enables seamless integration and management across vendors, uniting previously siloed devices.
Visibility & Control
Our technology creates low-latency, encrypted communication channels between nodes, enabling owners and operators to have device-level telemetry and control over what were previously blind spots.
OUR VALUE
What We Offer
to Grid Operators
Trust
Solitude Labs software creates a secure perimeter around each device – turning weakness into strength. As the grid scales, the mesh network of devices becomes more resilient to cyberattacks.
Interoperability
Our software will act as a universal translator by translating various communication protocols into one standardized language. This enables seamless integration and management across vendors, uniting previously siloed devices.
Visibility & Control
Our technology creates low-latency, encrypted communication channels between nodes, enabling owners and operators to have device-level telemetry and control over what were previously blind spots.
Key Features
Data-Centric
Zero-Trust
Verify every connection, trust nothing by default
Agnostic By Design
Not only are we interoperable; we’re also network-agnostic – operating through any medium
Granular RBAC / ABAC
Every device has a distrbuted ledger – a permission list of all devices that it can talk to and who can talk to them
Low-Latency
Peer-to-Peer Data
Real-time secure communication between distributed assets
Resilient to
Network Outages
Continuous operation even when connectivity is compromised
Decentralized Key Management
Independent cryptographic engines eliminate single points of failure
Zero-Trust
Architecture
Verify every connection, trust nothing by default
Agnostic By Design
Not only are we interoperable; we’re also network-agnostic – operating through any medium
Granular RBAC
Every device has a distributed ledger – a permission list of all devices that it can talk to and who can talk to them
Low-Latency
Peer-to-Peer Data
Real-time secure communication between distributed assets
Resilient to
Network Outages
Continuous operation even when connectivity is compromised
Decentralized Key Management
Independent cryptographic engines eliminate single points of failure
Unlocking the Power of DERs
PEAK LOAD REDUCTION
Reduce grid stress on transmission and distribution lines by leveraging localized generation and storage
VIRTUAL POWER PLANTS
Aggregate DERs into dispatchable power plants ready for wholesale market participation and grid services.
FASTER DEPLOYMENT
DERs are 4x faster to deploy than conventional power plants, meeting the pace of our rapidly increasing demand.
LOCALIZED RESILIENCE
Maintain power during outages through microgrids that can island and serve critical loads independently.
GRID STABILIZATION
Stop grid failures by detecting and isolating threats or faults before they can proliferate across the grid.
DER REVENUE PROGRAMS
Launch new rate structures and incentive programs for both customers and utilities
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