KEMA Labs podcast: Revolutionizing Electrical Substations

In the second episode of the KEMA Labs podcast, host Antonio Boccuni, Marketing & Strategic Tools Manager at KEMA Labs, engages in an insightful conversation with Alessandro Bertani, Director of Global Business Unit Services & Smart Technologies.

The episode delves into how digitalization is transforming electrical substations, highlighting key benefits such as cost reduction and system simplification achieved by replacing traditional transformers and wiring with digital data. Bertani also discusses the challenges involved, including the need for interoperability standards like IEC 61850 and critical cybersecurity measures under IEC 62443 and IEC 62351. Looking to the future, Bertani explores innovations like the use of “digital twins” to simulate and analyze substation behavior, enhancing both efficiency and safety.

What do you think will be the biggest challenge in implementing digitalization in the electrical sector?

Don’t miss this episode, listen now and stay tuned for more insights from industry leaders!