Monthly Archives: May 2005

Wind Turbine Manufacturer Turns to S&C for Special Vista Switchgear

In April 2003, a wind turbine manufacturer contacted S&C regarding the availability of 38-kV switchgear suitable for switching and protecting their wind turbine generating towers. Eighty one-way units were required for a large new windfarm located in Wyoming. The caveat: … Continue reading

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Mark VI Circuit-Switcher Now Available for 138-kV Ungrounded Capacitor Banks

S&C is pleased to announce the availability of a 138-kV Mark VI Circuit-Switcher specifically designed for switching single or back-to-back ungrounded capacitor banks up to 95 MVAR. This new model features a high 31.5-kA fault-interrupting rating and 3-cycle interrupting time. … Continue reading

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