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Distributed Automation – Technology Implementation

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Business Need

  • Maintain the grid’s reliability and safety
  • Detect issues on the distribution system to automatically reroute power to reduce frequency and duration of service interruptions
  • Digital upgrades to substations by installing devices that remotely monitor transformer health to improve visibility to the grid

Challenge

  • Identification and prevention of potential issues related to the grid and its equipment
  • Ensure accurate assessment of energy efficiency
  • Enablement of DR and energy savings programs (CVR)
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Solution and
Results

  • Automation of switching
  • Installation of capacity bank controllers
  • Installation and connectivity of faultdetection devices
  • Implementation of software and algorithms for automated switching and rerouting