OSGP follows a modern, structured approach based on the OSI protocol model to meet the evolving challenges of the smart grid.
As with SQL, OSGP supports reading and writing of single attributes, multiple elements, or even entire tables.
OSGP also includes authentication and encryption for all exchanges to protect the integrity and privacy of data as is required in the smart grid.
Although a new standard, products that conform to ETSI TS 103 908 prior to its formal adoption have been on the market for many years, with over 40 million smart meter and grid devices deployed.
It is also important to define interoperability between information systems and applications, and this needs to be ensured independent of the physical layers.