IEC 61850 University – Hands-On Training with BC Hydro | Burnaby, BC – August 2026

Tesco Automation and IEC 61850 University welcomed participants to Burnaby, BC, in August 2026 for hands-on IEC 61850 training co-hosted with BC Hydro. The training combined classroom instruction with practical workshops, giving participants experience configuring and testing protection and control devices in a real-world, multi-vendor environment using the Mobile Digital Substation.

Through hands-on exercises, participants explored digital substation technologies and the practical application of IEC 61850 concepts.

IEC 61850 University – Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd.

Here’s a closer look at Tesco Automation’s recent training in Phoenix, AZ with the delegation from Electricity Company of Ghana Ltd. (ECG).

Each day blends classroom learning with practical workshops, where concepts like Sampled Values, GOOSE, and MMS come to life. Participants configure real IEDs, including process bus, from major vendors directly in our Mobile Digital Substation.

Learn more about 61850 University’s upcoming courses

Mobile Digital Substations

Tesco Automation is pleased to announce the release of our upgraded Mobile Digital Substation that incorporates IEC 61869 merging units and the latest IEC 61850 Ed2 IEDs.

The Mobile Digital Substation provides a unique opportunity for our course participants to configure and test devices from all the major vendors.

Advantech x ABB, Tesco Automation x Salt River Project

Tesco Automation is a proud member of the vPAC Alliance, a collaborative initiative transforming the power grid through virtualization. Together the alliance helps utilities adopt digital solutions that boost efficiency, reduce costs, and strengthen reliability.

Advantech Technology Summit 2024

Tesco Automation showcased how virtual protection, automation, and control systems can help engineers build confidence in digital substations. By pairing real-time simulation with advanced server platforms, Tesco is helping utilities explore and trust the transition to virtual environments.

Tesco Automation 2021

Tesco Automation is pleased to announce the release of our upgraded Mobile Digital Substation that incorporates IEC 61869 merging units and the latest IEC 61850 Ed2 IEDs, which is part of the IEC 61850 University curriculum. This ties in well with the Digital Substation User Task Force that Tesco administers, which is over 100 members strong, that span across 20 countries.

For more information, please visit:

https://TescoAutomation.com
https://61850University.com
https://DigitalSubstations.com

IEC 61850 University – Electricity Company of Ghana & Luton Engineering

IEC 61850 University and Tesco Automation are pleased to have wrapped up three weeks of intensive training that included IEC 61850, IEC 61869, IEC 62351, IEC 62439, and DNP3. This training was wrapped up with a one week tour of various IEC 61850 substation tours within Canada.

We were extremely privileged to host the delegation from Ghana, and are optimistic they have started their IEC 61850 journey on the right foot. With their innovative leadership, technical aptitude, corporate culture, and strong work-ethic, we have no doubt the Electricity Company of Ghana will have a successful Digital Substation deployment.

Tesco Corporate Video

IEC 61850 University – Mobile Digital Substation with Ed.2 Devices

IEC 61850 University is proud to release Tesco’s new Ed.2 based Mobile Digital Substation as part of our comprehensive IEC 61850 training courses. For more information, please visit www.61850University.com for more information, including our training calendar. The instructors – including Dustin Tessier and Grant Gilchrist – look forward to hearing from you!

www.tescoautomation.com
www.61850university.com

IEC TC57 2018 Plenary Meeting – Calgary, Alberta

IEC 61850 University Training Course with Meralco, VECO, and Davao Light and Power

Another successful IEC 61850 University training course with Meralco, VECO, and Davao Light and Power. Please contact us to book your next training course, which incorporates the latest requirements from Edition 2, including hands-on workshops with the Edition 2 IEDs. For more information, please contact dtessier@tesco-group.com or visit http://www.61850university.com

IEC 61850 Training Feedback

Grant Gilchrist on Grid Modernization

Grant Gilchrist, a DNP3 and cyber security expert for Tesco Automation, talks about some of the challenges utility companies face moving forward with grid modernization initiatives.

For 61850 training: http://www.61850university.com
Tesco Automation: https://www.tescoautomation.com

IEC 61850 University Introduction

61850 University is your source for accurate, consistent, current, and practical IEC 61850 training and information. In this video we cover some of the basics of our curriculum including Tier I, II, and III 61850 training as well as introduce some of our instructors.

For 61850 training: http://www.61850university.com
Tesco Automation: https://www.tescoautomation.com

Dustin Tessier: Managing Director for Tesco Automation

Dustin Tessier is an IEC 2015 Young Professional from Canada.

He is Managing Director for Tesco Automation, which is a Canadian system integrator that specializes in the engineering, procurement and commissioning of protection, control and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems; with a particular focus on IEC 61850 based solutions.

He is an active member of IEC TC 57 WG10 which develops functional architecture and general requirements in communication standards for substations.

He is also the Canadian Chair to the IEC Smart Energy Systems Committee responsible for piecing together the various standards and technologies, which are collectively used to build Smart Grid and Smart Energy solutions. Dustin actively contributes towards standardization in the field of Smart Energy, and provides systems level standardization, coordination and consulting in the areas of Smart Grid, Smart Energy, and IEC 61850.