Solid State Relays (SSR) are undergoing a transformative shift to meet the demands of industrial automation and modern energy systems. This keynote/technical session explores how next-gen SSR’s enable greater energy efficiency through compact, high-performance designs and advanced thermal management. Miniaturization allows integration into space-constrained environments, while digitalization introduces smart features like diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and IoT connectivity. These innovations position SSR’s as intelligent switching solutions for applications in Industrial automation, Smart energy - EVI and BESS. This session will highlight TE Connectivity’s role in driving this evolution and shaping the future of safer, efficient, sustainable, and connected systems.