Siemens Smart Infrastructure has unveiled SIPROTEC V — a virtualized version of SIPROTEC 5: up to 60 virtual IEDs on a single substation-grade server, Linux with a real-time kernel, the familiar DIGSI 5 and IEC 61850 System Configurator. Functions are organised by bays, with GOOSE, MMS, Sampled Values, PTP, PRP/HSR and NERC CIP / BDEW cybersecurity. The architectural signal: protection is going software-defined.
On 24 September 2025, NamPower commissioned Sekelduin — a 132/66/33 kV indoor switching station near Swakopmund, Namibia, built by ACTOM as Africa's first fully digital substation with IEC 61850 process bus end-to-end.
CIGRE Study Committee B3 will include a new working group - Impact of NCIT applications on HV Gas Insulated Switchgear (WG# B3.39). This subject has not yet been covered by any of CIGRE activities.
TEKVEL company presented a free beta version of JAVA-based IEC 61850-9-2LE software simulator. Digital Substation immediately downloaded the application and offers an express overview of the proposed software.