Yuchen System Technology Becomes Taiwan’s First to Obtain IEC 61850 Level A Server Certification Following Launch of Taipower’s Trading Platform
2024/06/21
June 5, 2024 – Yuchen System Technology Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Yuchen System”) announced today that it has successfully obtained the IEC 61850 Level A Server Certification issued by the Electronics Testing Center (ETC), Taiwan. This milestone makes Yuchen System the first provider in Taiwan to achieve this certification since the launch of the Taiwan Power Company (Taipower) Electricity Ancillary Service Trading Platform. This achievement recognizes Yuchen System’s technical excellence in the smart grid sector and demonstrates its determination and capability in the field.
IEC 61850 is an international communication standard for power systems developed by the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC). It defines the communication interfaces between substation equipment to ensure interoperability and intelligent operation. In recent years, Taipower has aggressively promoted smart grid construction, requiring suppliers to obtain IEC 61850 certification and pass Taipower’s interoperability verification tests to participate in smart substation infrastructure.
Taipower officially launched Taiwan’s first Electricity Trading Platform in 2021, aiming to introduce private power generation resources into the market, promote power liberalization, and strengthen energy transition infrastructure. This platform allows private operators to participate in power trading, revitalizing private investment, enhancing grid resilience, and facilitating renewable energy development.
The platform utilizes the latest IEC 61850 standards as its communication foundation, providing robust technical support for future smart grid integration. This globally recognized standard ensures system reliability and seamless communication between diverse devices, enhancing the efficiency, stability, and safety of the power system.
Yuchen System’s IEC 61850 certification covers data acquisition, communication interfaces, and data transmission. This proves that its Energy Management System (EMS) can seamlessly integrate with Taipower’s Ancillary Service Market—managing energy storage, power system control, and bidding services for the trading platform to provide stable and reliable ancillary services.
Kelvin Ho, General Manager of Yuchen System, stated:
“We are honored to receive the IEC 61850 certification. This not only validates our technical strength but also motivates us to further our R&D in energy management. Building on our integration of energy storage sites and Taipower’s trading platform, we will expand our scope to include Solar-plus-Storage integration, factory demand response, microgrids, and Virtual Power Plants (VPP). Furthermore, based on ISO 50001 standards, we will combine smart metering for real-time carbon emission management to provide superior energy services to our clients.”
As global demand for green energy and smart grids grows, Yuchen System is well-positioned for expansion. The development of energy storage is critical for grid flexibility and the efficient use of renewables. In addition to power systems, Yuchen’s application of smart meters and carbon footprint management systems will drive the digitalization of energy management, achieving higher energy efficiency and sustainability through precise data analysis.
Founded in 2010, Yuchen System Technology is a professional industrial automation system integrator. With over a decade of experience in semiconductor facility engineering and as an agent for world-renowned hardware brands, the company has built a wealth of expertise in smart grid R&D.
Through this IEC 61850 Level A Server certification, Yuchen System Technology reaffirms its leadership and spirit of innovation. The company remains committed to expanding into new business territories and contributing to the realization of a global smart grid vision.
YU-CHEN SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY CORP. YCS IEC 61850 Module
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