LF Energy Summit Europe 2026

Grid modernization requires moving beyond proprietary "black boxes" toward open, software-defined substations. This session explores the architecture and lessons learned from building Red Hat’s vPAC (virtualized Protection, Automation, and Control) demonstrator. Aligned with the LF Energy SEAPATH reference design, we share experiences how a single-server setup can host multi-vendor vPAC solutions (by ABB and Euto Energy) in different formats (VM and containers). A key highlight is the coexistence of these critical low-latency workloads with non-critical engineering workstations, running side by side on the same box.

Finally, we share validation results from real-time Hardware-in-the-Loop (HIL) simulations of a medium-voltage substation with 10 bays, proving timely trip responses in our lab environment. Discover how an open, enterprise-grade platform decouples hardware cycles from software innovation to drive grid agility.