In the third episode of the KEMA Labs podcast, host Antonio Boccuni, Marketing & Strategic Tools Manager at KEMA Labs, speaks with Riccardo Maria Seresini, Senior Engineer at CESI, about the importance of IEC 61850 Edition 2.1 Server certification in improving energy sector solutions.
Riccardo, who joined CESI in 2008, shares his expertise in substation automation, DER management, and metering solutions, as well as his leadership in standardization efforts, including his role as Vice President of the Italian Technical Committee 57. Since 2019, he has led KEMA Labs’ efforts to develop and accredit a Level-A laboratory for IEC 61850 conformity certification.
The episode explores how IEC 61850 Ed.2.1 ensures manufacturers produce reliable devices that meet evolving technical standards, including enhanced protocol stacks, Process Bus measurements, and IPv6 communication. Certification by an accredited third-party laboratory guarantees interoperability between devices, building market confidence and fostering seamless collaboration.
Riccardo shares real-world examples of how this certification has helped manufacturers secure major contracts and improve market positioning, demonstrating its critical role in advancing innovation and reliability in the energy sector.
Watch the full episode to discover how KEMA Labs supports the future of sustainable energy solutions.