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As power systems become more interconnected and automated with the adoption of smart grid technologies, the importance of grid security grows. Teleprotection solutions enable secure communication and control of smart grid devices, sensors, and control systems, facilitating the reliable & efficient operation of the grid. For instance, in February 2024, GE Vernova’s Grid Solutions announced the launch of GridBeats, a comprehensive portfolio of software-defined automation solutions aimed at streamlining grid digitalization and enhancing grid resilience. Amidst growing concerns about extreme climate events, grid operators worldwide are responding to regulatory and consumer demands to achieve net-zero emissions while also addressing sustainability needs. Realizing these goals presents significant challenges such as limited visibility into an aging infrastructure, inadequate control mechanisms, and a lack of fast, reliable & deterministic communication. GridBeats aims to modernize grid operations, boost performance, and speed up the shift toward sustainable energy. It improves visibility across the grid, from larger areas down to specific equipment.
As the demand for advanced time synchronization solutions rises to meet the stringent requirements of teleprotection applications, the need for accurate & reliable time synchronization continues to increase as teleprotection systems evolve and expand. For instance, in July 2023, Valiant Communications introduced the VCL-3086, IRIG-B to NTP Time Server, which is designed to provide an NTP time source that is locked to a IRIG-B input reference to provide NTP/SNTP time synchronization to private networks such as railways and metro (ticketing and platform) networks, airports & air-traffic control facilities, electric sub-stations, power distribution & transmission companies, oil & gas utilities, and campus networks that should maintain complete isolation from public networks for security.