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.

    Elements of Reliability and Resiliency arrow Support for Load Growth

    The “electrification of everything” has increased the demand for electricity faster than experts predicted. Data centers already account for more than 4% of electrical power demand in the U.S., and more are being built every day. EV sales are at an all-time high. Smart homes are becoming the norm. Utilities need to improve grid efficiencies, allocate resources effectively, and make smart investments in infrastructure to meet the growing demand.

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    Improving grid efficiency, handling high power demands.

    Our solutions to meet your goals

    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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    Fault current limiter
    Fault current limiter

    Resolve short-circuit challenges

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    Cable accessories
    Cable accessories

    Improve power efficiency and reliability

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    Key takeaways

    Replacing existing, aging infrastructure with more advanced designs will allow utilities to improve energy efficiencies and grid capacity.
    Components that require less maintenance and allow for utilities to focus their resources can help improve cost structure and improve uptime.
    Advanced grid technologies enable utilities to take advantage of multiple sources of energy, ensuring reliability while improving costs and promoting sustainability.
    Key factors
      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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      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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