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    Load isolation

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

    When a fault or disturbance occurs in one part of an electrical system, load isolation helps to ensure that other parts of the system remain online and undamaged. As the percentage of power supplied by renewable sources increases, load isolation also helps utilities manage the variability and intermittent nature of these sources. Load isolation can even help utilities balance supply and demand, contributing to the overall stability and reliability of the power supply.

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    Fast load isolation keeps power flowing to other parts of the grid.

    Our solutions to meet your goals

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    Medium voltage circuit breakers
    Medium voltage circuit breakers

    Circuit breakers for indoor and outdoor applications

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    Medium voltage switchgear
    Medium voltage switchgear

    Control, protect and isolate equipment

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    Solid dielectric switchgear
    Solid dielectric switchgear

    Designed to help utility companies increase reliability on electrical distribution systems up to 38 kV

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    Protection relays
    Protection relays

    Protection and control for advanced power generation and distribution

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    Fault current limiter
    Fault current limiter

    Resolve short-circuit challenges

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    Medium voltage indoor load break switch
    Medium voltage indoor load break switch

    Interrupt power flow during normal and emergency situations

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    Key takeaways

    Load isolation is the must-have reliability tool for modern power management.
    Load isolation can help utilities reach targets, such as increasing renewable power generation.
    Advanced load management technologies offer precision and control.
    Key factors
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      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.

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      Power lines
      Line protection

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