Using IEC 61850 so the smart grid can talk

KEMA explores the importance of standard data communications for utilities in a Smart Grid News article

Smart integration, interoperability and optionality are core components of building a flexible smart grid infrastructure and safeguarding smart grid investments. In addition, new applications must be able to integrate with old equipment to maintain the smart grid system. Standardized communication can optimize talking between plug-and-play equipment to ensure their success.

As a guest author for Smart Grid News, KEMA Vice President Ron Willoughby discusses the benefits of the IEC 61850 standard, an open language solution for utility data communications, as well as the need for more U.S. utilities to leverage this protocol.