KEMA Labs – Enabling Trusted Smart Grid and IEC 61850 Compliance
KEMA Labs supports utilities, manufacturers, and system integrators in building reliable, interoperable, and future-proof Smart Grids, by providing independent testing, certification, and expert advisory services for protection, control, automation, and communication IEDs.
As part of CESI Group, KEMA Labs is a global leader in Testing, Inspection & Certification (TIC) for the electricity sector, with dedicated expertise in digital substations, IEC 61850-based systems, and mission‑critical grid communications.
Supporting Smart Grid Interoperability with IEC 61850
Digital substations and Smart Grid architecture rely on standardized, interoperable communication between Intelligent Electronic Devices (IEDs). IEC 61850 plays a central role—but only when implementations are correctly validated.
KEMA Labs helps the industry turn IEC 61850 from specification into operational reality, by supporting:
- IEC 61850 Edition 2.0 and 2.1 conformance and certification
- Validation of MMS, GOOSE, and Sampled Values communication
- Performance testing for time‑critical Smart Grid applications
- Independent verification of vendor implementations and system behavior
Through accredited laboratories in Milan (IT) and Arnhem (NL), KEMA Labs provides trusted third‑party validation across the full Smart Grid lifecycle.
IEC 61850 Testing & Certification Services
KEMA Labs offers a complete portfolio of IEC 61850 services, covering both component‑level and system‑level needs:
IEC 61850 Certification
- Server conformance testing (Ed. 2.0 & Ed. 2.1)
- MMS, GOOSE publish/subscribe
- Sampled Values (IEC 61850‑9‑2LE, IEC 61869‑9)
- GOOSE performance testing
IEC 61850 Related Services
- Review of Conformance Statement documents and SCL files
- Pre‑compliance and interoperability testing
- Official certification campaigns
- Use of dedicated IEC 61850 test tools (including Gridclone IEC 61850 Test Tool)
Webinar: Three Decades of IEC 61850 Insights, Innovations, and What Comes Next
Beyond Conformance: Smart Grid Validation in Real Conditions
Smart Grids require more than protocol compliance. KEMA Labs supports end‑to‑end validation of IED behavior under realistic grid conditions through:
- Functional testing of protection and control IEDs
- Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (RTDS) testing using real‑time grid simulators
- Performance and resilience testing for digital substation environments
- Interoperability profiles aligned with IEC 61850 requirements
These services help utilities and manufacturers reduce project risk, avoid late‑stage integration issues, and accelerate Smart Grid deployment.
About KEMA Labs
KEMA Labs is part of CESI Group, delivering independent testing, inspection, and certification services globally for the electricity sector. With laboratories across Europe and the Americas, KEMA Labs supports Smart Grid projects worldwide, from concept to operation.
