Power Distribution Automation is an important part of today's Smart Grid. Integration and interoperability are essential for grid operational efficiency and system reliability. Smart Grid technologies around the world are helping to reduce power outag

IEC 61850, the global standard for communication in substations, is bringing open, Interoperable, systems, and flexible architectures, to the substation automation domain. Today's power utilities operate more globally and require flexible, future-proof systems to cope with changing requirements, philosophies, and technologies.

Wind Farms are gaining attention as an energy source that requires no fuel, produces no pollution, and is vir tual ly inexhaustible. At the end of 2010, worldwide capacity of wind-powered generators was 197 gigawatts (GW).

Solar farms use semi-conductive components to absorb solar radiation and turn it into electric energy. Solar energy is becoming common in the global energy market because of its endless storage and low cost. Solar energy is developing quickly around the world and is considered an important part of sustainable development in every country. Solar power stations utilize photovoltaic cells combiner boxes, low-voltage DC cabinets, inverter cabinets, low-voltage AC cabinets and step-up transformers.