Smart grids laboratory

Infrastructures
Research areas
  • Engineering & Technology
Contact

946 430 850

(+34) 946 430 850 (International calls)

Available for external users?
Yes
Description

Accredited laboratory and Notified Body under the Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive for the conformity assessment, functional testing, and cybersecurity evaluation of smart electricity grid equipment, particularly devices used in transformer substations and electrical substations, including intelligent electronic devices (IEDs), gateways, remote terminal units (RTUs), and protection systems.

The laboratory has proprietary testing tools for IEC 61850 protocol certification and offers its facilities for hire as an independent third-party testing laboratory.

It is recognised by the UCA association for IEC 61850 and is an official laboratory for Iberdrola and Saudi Electricity Company.

Equipment

  • Proprietary testing tools for IEC 61850 certification and DLMS/PRIME protocols.
  • EMC testing facilities integrated with an electromagnetic compatibility laboratory.
  • Cybersecurity testing infrastructure for grid equipment.
Services
  • IEC 61850 protocol certification for IEDs and gateways
  • EMC conformity assessment
  • Functional, protection, and interoperability testing
  • Cybersecurity assessment of substation equipment
  • Third-party laboratory rental

Aimed at:

    - Smart grid equipment manufacturers
    - Utilities

Location

TECNALIA

Bizkaia Technology Park, Astondo Bidea, Edificio 700, E-48160, Derio (Bizkaia)

Other info
Smart Electricity Grids and Energy Systems:
- Cybersecurity
- Digital Technologies

Application sectors

  • Electricity and energy sector
  • Electronics and microtechnology
  • Energy
  • Manufacturers of equipment and components for electricity distribution networks
  • Utilities and power generation

Industry plan

  • HAZI · Smart Grids and Energy Storage
  • IRABAZI · Energy