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Choosing between SCADA and EMS for Dutch distribution operators

March 2026 · 2 min read

Choosing between SCADA and EMS for Dutch distribution operators
Marieke Berends

Marieke Berends

Lead SCADA / EMS Engineer, APARA

The framing

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SCADA in a DSO context

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When EMS becomes inevitable

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Decision framework

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Standards referenced

IEC 61850, IEC 60870-5-104, IEC 62443.

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