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Substation digitalisation and next-level testing

Meteorological experts predict that 2025 will be one of the hottest years on record, with average temperatures likely to breach 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels. This alarming threshold, set by the Paris Agreement in 2015, is a stark reminder of the urgency of tackling climate change.

31/03/2025 11:47:45

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Here, Jürgen Resch, Industry Manager for Energy at COPA-DATA, explains how by embracing digital technology, the energy transmission sector holds the key to a net zero future.

Even as climate concerns deepen, global energy demand keeps climbing. This dual pressure – meeting energy needs while lowering emissions – creates a critical moment for the energy transmission sector. To keep up, we need a new era of grid modernisation that enables seamless integration of green energy and storage technologies.

Transforming grid management with IEC 61850
IEC 61850 has become a cornerstone of modern grid management, setting the international standard that powers seamless communication and interoperability within electrical substations. By defining data models and protocols, IEC 61850 lets diverse devices in a substation operate in harmony, regardless of manufacturer.

Read the full article in DPA's April 2025 issue

Written By Sophia Bell

Sophia Bell is the Group Editor of DPA, Connectivity, and PBSI. She joined the team in 2020 as Assistant Editor after achieving a First-Class Honours BA in English Literature and Film Studies from the University of East Anglia. In her current role, she leads the editorial strategy, driving digital growth and ensuring each title continues to deliver trusted, relevant insight for engineering and manufacturing professionals.