Dive Summary:
- BPL Global (BPLG) introduced its next generation Connected Energy Substation Automation solution that creates a hub within a grid to provide better reliability, asset management, and reduce maintenance costs.
- The system addresses substation concerns with a modular, distributed processing architecture that has a broad communication library.
- The solution will also minimize outages and extend asset life by monitoring and consolidating the data collected from intelligent electronic devices.
From the article:
Dermot O’Leary, BPLG executive vice president and general manager of substation solutions, explains, “Our deep understanding of complex protective schemes and, utility-specific SCADA requirements enables effective automation and management of substations as a center of intelligence within the grid. The substation is key to managing the growing complexity of distributed energy resources in the distribution grid and the connectivity of our distribution grid solutions with our substation automation offers unique value to utilities as they execute their intelligent grid roadmaps.” ...