Virtual System Protection and Digitization for Substation and Grid Performance

February 02, 2026
28AB
Advanced Operations , Digital Transformation , Grid Edge , Grid Enhancing Technologies (GET)

As the energy landscape evolves, grid modernization has become a cornerstone for ensuring resilience, efficiency, and sustainability in the face of growing demand, distributed energy resources, and climate change challenges. This panel will delve into the multifaceted role of advanced technologies in transforming the electrical grid. The discussion will cover how intelligent substations, equipped with cutting-edge sensors and real-time data analytics, are enabling proactive monitoring and control to enhance grid stability and reliability. The panel will explore the integration of virtual system protection schemes, offering faster fault detection and dynamic responses, reducing downtime, and improving overall system security. In addition, the panel will address the importance of digitization in modernizing grid operations, from predictive maintenance to data-driven decision-making, which can improve grid performance, reduce operational costs, and facilitate the seamless incorporation of renewable energy sources.


Please join us for a forward-looking discussion that explores how these emerging technologies are transforming our industry and accelerating the transition to a more resilient, smarter, and sustainable grid

Speakers
Shane Powell
Shane Powell, Enterprise Power Delivery Data Analytics Director - SOUTHERN COMPANY
Nick Rancis
Nick Rancis, Sr. Manager - Innovation and Venture Acceleration - National Grid
Chairperson
Tim Wolf
Tim Wolf