The transition to Digital Substations is reshaping the future of the power sector, but it comes with significant challenges.
In this video, Pablo Mascarenhas shares his perspective on the main difficulties in implementing digital substations. He also highlights how many digital substations currently exist in the market and how this number is expected to grow in the coming years.
Key Challenges in Digital Substation Implementation
📊 During the Conprove 40 Years Workshop, the discussion emphasized critical aspects such as:
Infrastructure requirements for digitalization
Integration of new technologies with legacy systems
Technical qualification and training for engineers and operators
These factors are central to ensuring that utilities and industries can successfully migrate to digital platforms while maintaining reliability, efficiency, and security.
The Path Ahead
While adoption is still growing, digital substations represent an essential step in building smarter and more resilient power systems. Events like the Conprove 40 Years Workshop provide valuable opportunities to share knowledge and align strategies for the sector’s digital future.
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