This article presents a high-level overview of performing practical, functional checks and testing on digital substations using generic object-oriented system events (GOOSE) and sampled values (SV).  The integration of renewable energy resources into the power system has created a pressing need for advanced technologies that can effectively monitor, protect, and control these assets. Digital substations, along with their associated technologies, …

Imagine attending a conference of the world’s leading scientists or engineers, all of them experts in their field, but communicating only in their native languages. While they may all be certified geniuses, their ability to work together to complete even simple tasks would be difficult, if not impossible. The power of each individual’s knowledge is vastly diminished due to the …