Southern California Edison (SCE), in partnership with distributor Midstate Instruments (MSI), has begun installing SYTIS’ GridSafe™ Skid Systems across four major substations supporting Los Angeles’ SoFi Stadium. The AI-powered infrared system will bolster and streamline grid infrastructure ahead of major upcoming global events, including the FIFA World Cup in 2026 and LA Summer Olympics in 2028.
SYTIS’ flagship GridSafe™ Skid System is a rapidly deployable, comprehensive solution engineered for high-risk grid environments, including substations, switchyards and remote grid infrastructure. Utilizing advanced image recognition software, its high-definition thermal and optical cameras enable remote, real-time oversight and deliver uncompromising protection against fire, equipment failure and intrusion — automatically alerting designated personnel upon anomaly detection.
This installation builds on an existing collaboration between SCE and MSI. SCE currently operates eight GridSafe™ systems across Southern California. The latest expansion adds four additional units at substations critical to SoFi Stadium’s operations, supporting smart, condition-based maintenance in preparation for major upcoming global events. The GridSafe™ Skid Systems are utilized by SCE for both remote diagnostics and real-time infrared monitoring, optimizing infrastructure performance and reliability while reducing personnel risk across their substation network.
The project is driven by the stadium’s role as host for upcoming international events. In 2026, SoFi Stadium will host eight matches during the FIFA World Cup, a tournament expected to reach over five billion viewers worldwide. In 2028, the stadium will co-host the Opening Ceremony of the Los Angeles Summer Olympics and Paralympics. According to Forbes (2025), SoFi Stadium “will be transformed into a 38,000-seat natatorium for swimming events [...] the largest swimming venue in Olympic history.”
With growing strain on an aging U.S. grid, the GridSafe™ system gives operators real-time data to guide targeted maintenance and strengthen overall resiliency. The system’s optical module provides perimeter monitoring, personnel and object detection and automated alerts to predetermined operators to intrusion and objects left or removed from secured areas — expanding its role to site security.
As SCE bolsters infrastructure resiliency ahead of large-scale events, the latest deployment of GridSafe™ Skid Systems reflects a broader push toward intelligent grid modernization. It also underscores SYTIS’ vision for a more proactive, data-driven approach to grid reliability — where continuous monitoring safeguards critical assets and prevents outages before they occur.
