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This paper defines an introduction and overview of the technology standard IEC 61850. The IEC standard offers reliability, efficiency, flexibility and interoperability needed in smart grids. The improved performance and sustainability of nowadays' smart grid led it to be the main used technology for distributed energy resources (DERs) and renewable energy resources, such as wind power, hydroelectric...