Summary - Y.4512 (05/2026) - Functional architecture of Internet of things (IoT)-based distributed energy storage management system in smart cities

Recommendation ITU-T Y.4512 specifies the requirements and functional architecture framework of distributed energy storage management system (DESMS). It provides guidance for the design, development and application of IoT-based DESMS for smart cities. Smart cities impose new requirements for energy systems, especially reliability and cleanliness. This drives the widespread adoption of distributed energy storage (DES), enhancing power supply reliability and advancing renewable energy utilization. With the advancement of Internet of things (IoT) technology, IoT-based DES management systems (DESMS) have been deployed in some countries and regions.