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    Storm response

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

    Seasonal storms are the power utility’s nemesis. High winds and flying debris snap power lines and poles. Lightning strikes damage infrastructure. Heavy rain and flooding can lead to grounding faults. Ice builds up, causing cascade failures up and down the distribution system. The impact of severe weather extends beyond immediate outages, as the repair and restoration of power services require substantial time, resources, and manpower. Any delays can severely impact the utility’s reputation with customers and regulators.

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    Minimizing downtime during severe weather events.

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

    Interrupt power flow during normal and emergency situations

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    Cable accessories
    Cable accessories

    Improve power efficiency and reliability

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    Current-limiting fuses
    Current-limiting fuses

    Reduce equipment stress and increase safety

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    Distribution connectors
    Distribution connectors

    Connect to distribution power lines and equipment

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    Key takeaways

    Storm response, like other disaster preparedness initiatives, requires advance planning.
    A fast, timely response can limit the customers impacted and the duration of the outage.
    Intelligent technologies isolate damaged areas and reroute power to minimize impact.
    Key factors
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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.

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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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      smoke in the mountains from wildfire
      Wildfire mitigation

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