KEPCO KDN to supply encryption module to Energy Earth solar plants
Energy Earth will install ePower Crypto V2.2 in distributed power RTUs and a central control server for private solar plants, per aitimes.com.
KEPCO KDN announced it will supply its encryption module ePower Crypto V2.2 to renewable energy company Energy Earth, according to aitimes.com. The module is intended for use in power infrastructure operated by the energy firm.
Energy Earth plans to install ePower Crypto V2.2 in distributed power remote monitoring and control equipment, known as RTUs, and in a central integrated control server for solar power plants.
The deployment covers private solar power plants, where the module is meant to secure communications between remote terminal units and the central control server.
ePower Crypto V2.2 holds KCMVP validation. In South Korea, KCMVP is the system through which the National Intelligence Service validates the safety and implementation suitability of encryption modules designed to protect information at important national and public institutions and core infrastructure.
Quick answers
What is ePower Crypto V2.2?
It is a KEPCO KDN encryption module that holds KCMVP validation and will be supplied to Energy Earth for power infrastructure.
Where will Energy Earth use the encryption module?
In distributed power remote monitoring and control equipment (RTU) and in a central integrated control server for private solar power plants.
What is KCMVP?
A South Korean system in which the National Intelligence Service validates the safety and implementation suitability of encryption modules used to protect important national and public institution information and core infrastructure.