Digital Substation is an engineering publication focused on IEC 61850 automation, protection systems, and digital grid intelligence.
On March 16, 2026, Cuba experienced its eighth major blackout in 25 months — and its second total grid collapse of March alone. The Ministry reported that no faults were detected in operating units at the time of collapse, pointing to a structural cascading failure driven by chronic generation deficit.
The results of the design contest at the International Youth Energy Forum were summed up on the margins of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum. Digital Substation presents shortlisted and awarded projects.
The company will supply a $16 million hybrid substation for a wind farm. It will be the first hybrid substation in the country.
The pace of adoption for electric cars over the next few years “could be surprising” and changing the global energy and auto industries faster than people expect, said Enel Chief Executive Officer Francesco Starace in an interview with Bloomberg.