Category Archives: Distribution Automation

Zpryme Q&A with S&C’s Donivon Hettich

Posted on May 8, 2013

The electric industry is starting to investigate new solutions from the telecommunications sector. The latest communication technology, seamlessly bridged into the existing infrastructure, is an important tool to increase power reliability and efficiency. M2M (Machine To Machine) communications are becoming … Continue reading →

Posted in Communication Systems, Distribution Automation, Energy Storage, Grid Connectivity, Grid Optimization, Self-Healing Grids, Smart Grid

Coordinaide Now Features TripSaver II TCC Curves

Posted on February 25, 2013

S&C is pleased to announce that Coordinaide™ — the S&C Protection and Coordination Assistant has been updated to include time-current characteristic (TCC) curves for TripSaver® II Cutout-Mounted Recloser. Coordinaide is a sophisticated application tool that can help you select and … Continue reading →

Posted in Distribution Automation, Electric Utilities, Overhead Distribution, Smart Grid

Cemig and S&C Electric Company Improve Grid Reliability

Posted on October 23, 2012

Smart Grid Technology Helps Improve Power Reliability in Minas Gerais SAO PAULO, October 23, 2012 – S&C Electric Company, a global smart grid leader shaping the future of reliable electric delivery, today announces the company was awarded a $38.5-million USD … Continue reading →

Posted in Distribution Automation, Self-Healing Grids, Smart Grid, Underground Distribution Tagged

S&C Launches Asset Monitoring Services for Critical Electric Grid Equipment

Posted on June 4, 2012

New services help ensure power system reliability and extend equipment life S&C Electric Company, a global leader in smart grid solutions and renewable energy integration, today introduces new asset monitoring services for critical electric grid equipment in conjunction with WINDPOWER … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial/Industrial, Communication Systems, Data Centers, Distribution Automation, Electric Utilities, Grid Connectivity, Microgrids/Islanding, Power Quality, Power Systems Services, Renewable Energy, Self-Healing Grids, Smart Grid, Solar Energy, Uninterruptible Power, Wind Energy Tagged ,

Metal-Enclosed Switchgear Retrofit Boosts BART System Reliability

Posted on March 26, 2012

The Bay Area Rapid Transits System (BART) in San Francisco uses S&C Custom Metal-Enclosed Switchgear with source-transfer controls to provide power from PG&E to its rail stations.  After decades of reliable service, the switchgear at 25 BART stations was due … Continue reading →

Posted in Commercial/Industrial, Distribution Automation, Electric Utilities, Power Systems Services, Underground Distribution Tagged ,

S&C Introduces New Solutions to Improve Grid Reliability, Efficiency, and Capacity

Posted on January 24, 2012

S&C Electric Company, a smart grid leader shaping the future of reliable electric delivery, announces a suite of new and enhanced products for smart grids today at DistribuTECH. The expanded solution sets use intelligent devices embedded throughout the grid to … Continue reading →

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