Summary
Colombia’s power system is undergoing a digital transformation that requires an interoperable data infrastructure to integrate Distributed Energy Resources (DERs), enable energy communities, and support new operational models. Interoperability—defined as the ability of system components to exchange and use information—is essential for secure, reliable, and costefficient smart grid applications. Achieving technical, syntactic, and semantic interoperability ensures effective data exchange across diverse devices and communication protocols, reducing integration complexity.
Read more Read lessIn Colombia, Distribution System Operators (DSO) are responsible for deploying Advanced
Metering Infrastructure (AMI) and guaranteeing secure, scalable data exchange under policies and rules from the Ministry of Mines and Energy and regulator in Colombia. This paper presents the results of a national initiative led by the Colombia Inteligente Alliance to design a functional interoperability profile for AMI and DER integration. The methodology applied international best practices, including the Smart Grid Architecture Model (SGAM), IEC 62559 use case templates, and the InterOperability Profiles (IOP) approach from CEN-CENELEC/ETSI.
The process included: (1) reviewing Colombian regulations and standards; (2) analyze 4 use cases (EC microgrid, demand response, DER aggregation, electric vehicle integration); (3) mapping these use cases onto SGAM to identify actors, data flows, and interfaces; and (4) defining Basic Application Profiles and Basic Application Interoperability Profiles (BAIOP) for critical interfaces between meters, concentrators, and data management systems. Results show that while Colombian grids adopt international standards, true interoperability requires localized profiles specifying how standards are applied and tested. The proposed profile enables standardized communication across heterogeneous devices, reducing integration costs and improving reliability. This initiative establishes a technical foundation for secure, efficient energy data exchange, supporting a flexible, decentralized, and consumer-centric electricity sector aligned with global best practices.
Additional informations
| Publication type | Session Materials |
|---|---|
| Reference | C6_12110_2026 |
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| Publisher | CIGRE |
| Country | Colombia |
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| File size | 1,016 KB |
| Price for non member | 30 € |
| Price for member | 30 € |
Authors
MOLINA Juan David - COLOMBIA INTELIGENTE; CALVACHE Bayron - UNIVALLE; ZAPATA Jaime Alejandro - xm
