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    Line protection

    Increasing power reliability starts with protecting the lines that connect every point of the power distribution system.

    Power lines are the arteries through which electricity, the lifeblood of our society and economy, flows. If not protected, damage or disruption on even the shortest line can result in cascade failure and outages up and down the system. The resulting arcs and spikes from a fault can also cause catastrophic damage to property and equipment.

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    Isolating faults instantly to maintain grid stability.

    Our solutions to meet your goals

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    Medium voltage reclosers
    Medium voltage reclosers

    Increase reliability and provide overcurrent protection

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    Solid dielectric reclosers
    Solid dielectric reclosers

    Intelligent, light and flexible protection for overhead distribution lines from 15 to 38 kV

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    Medium voltage fused cutouts
    Medium voltage fused cutouts

    Protect against power surges and ensure safe and efficient electricity flow

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    Protection relays
    Protection relays

    Protection and control for advanced power generation and distribution

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    Current-limiting fuses
    Current-limiting fuses

    Reduce equipment stress and increase safety

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    Cable accessories
    Cable accessories

    Improve power efficiency and reliability

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    Distribution connectors
    Distribution connectors

    Connect to distribution power lines and equipment

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    Key takeaways

    Electrical faults are a fact of life and can be caused by many factors: storms, aging infrastructure, animals, vegetation, etc.
    Fault prevention and containment, using mechanical and digital tools, help reduce outages and related damage.
    Advanced technologies allow the utility to predict where faults are most likely to occur and to take preemptive action.
    Key factors
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      Substation
      Load isolation

      The Swiss army knife of power management tools, load isolation contributes to power reliability and resiliency in numerous ways.

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      Downed power lines
      Proactive event response

      As the world grows more uncertain, advanced technologies are making it easier for utilities to predict, prepare, and respond.

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      Wildfire mitigation

      Wildfire mitigation planning is increasingly a best practice and smart risk-management strategy for utilities serving fire-prone areas.

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      Storm response
      Storm response

      Increased urbanization and unpredictable weather patterns make storm response planning a 21st-century imperative for power utilities.

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      Demand generation
      Demand management

      As demand for electricity skyrockets, advanced grid technologies can help utilities make informed investment decisions and implement a faster demand response.

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      Support for load growth
      Support for load growth

      The increasing demand for electrical power will require utilities to find cost-effective ways to increase capacity and expand existing infrastructure.