Monthly Archives: December 2011

S&C Rapidly Replaces Legacy Mesh Without Any External Hardware Changes

Posted on December 8, 2011

In Minnesota, Xcel Energy used two different communications systems to provide connectivity: a point-to-point supervisory control and data acquisition (SCADA) and mesh for S&C’s IntelliTeam®-enabled switches that require peer-to-peer communications.  Following a system upgrade, Xcel Energy had difficulty bringing the … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Systems, Grid Connectivity Tagged ,

Mesh Radio Overcomes Mountain of Obstacles for Arizona Co-Op

Posted on December 8, 2011

Trico Electric, a non-for-profit cooperative serving more than 38 thousand customers in southern Arizona wanted to automate a crucial line on their overhead system, located in the remote Mt. Lemmon vicinity.  A popular skiing and hiking destination, Mt. Lemmon’s geography … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Systems, Grid Connectivity Tagged

Top S&C News of 2011

Posted on December 8, 2011

In case you missed these stories during 2011, make sure you check out the most-viewed news stories on S&C’s website from this year: S&C Introduces Three-Shot Type XS Cutout S&C Celebrates 100th Anniversary with New Smart Grid Solutions Demonstration Center … Continue reading →

Posted in Corporate News

How the Smart Grid Impacts Illinois

Posted on December 8, 2011

“Illinois electricity IQ charges ahead. Next stop – smart grid” is a featured story in the November 30, 2011 issue of Northwestern University’s Medill Reports – Chicago. It discusses the many ways in which smart technologies will transform the grid … Continue reading →

Posted in Energy Storage, Renewable Energy, Self-Healing Grids, Smart Grid