Research Article

Authentication Method for Privacy Protection in Smart Grid Environment

Table 1

Personal information of smart grid.

TypeDescription

NameA proper name registered to the account

AddressA location information of service area

Account numberUnique identification number related to account

Meter IPInternet protocol address used by meter

HANElectronic devices currently in use from house connected to network

Current rateRate information imposed to the account

Billing historyAll data and rate information of metering devices

Service providerInformation of supplier that supplies user account

Distributed resourceExistence of power generation or storage device, operation status, and usage pattern