Dynamic Power Grid
Connectivity solutions for dynamic power grid management
Power grids need to be upgraded to allow for new dynamic loads such as electric vehicles and new unpredictable sources such as renewables. Upgrading the existing static infrastructure to cater for these loads and sources can be prohibitively expensive.
Dynamic Grid
A more cost effective solution is to create a dynamic grid that can be adjusted according to the observed conditions. This means extending distribution automation, SCADA and smart grid infrastructure from thousands to tens of thousands of substations. However, the business case is difficult using traditional chassis-based RTU and SCADA systems due to installation, deployment and operational costs.
Virtual Access Solution
Virtual Access substation IoT gateways are a secure and scalable way to support distribution automation, and SCADA for applications such as line switching, FPI and RMU management. “Zero Touch deployment” allows for cost-effective, reliable and consistent onboarding of routers in large-scale projects.
Discover our range of substation and IoT gateways
Rugged compact 4G/LTE routers, 3G, LTE, Dual fibre DIN rail mount routers and PoE+ LTE industrial routers
GW2028W-QFR-DC24
Industrial Cellular Router
GW2304W-2S-PE4-2DIDO-WF-QFR-DC48
Industrial PoE+ LTE Router
GW1042W-X-QFR-DC12
Rugged Compact 4G/LTE Router
Cost effectivly deploy thousands of routers
Activator is a telco-grade, automated provisioning and monitoring system designed to simplify the logistic issues associated with deploying and managing thousands of routers. Activator can be a cloud-based or a privately installed server.
Monitor is a secure portal built in to Activator that provides your support team with access to router availability, real-time diagnostics, and dashboard reporting. Routers that are created as devices on Activator are automatically created on Monitor. Together, Activator and Monitor provide a highly scalable management solution that grows with your service.
- Reduced cost of sending installation engineers to site
- Easy router installations
- Automated deployment
- No end-user action required
- Real-time diagnostics
- Full scheduler for bulk updates
- Simple integration with your existing systems
Activator - How it works
Activator is a automated provisioning and monitoring system designed to simplify the logistic issues associated with deploying and managing thousands of routers. This short video will show how it works.
Case studies
Read our latest case studies to understand how our solutions can help in your sector.
Substation connectivity
Single managed device at substations for smart grid, smart metering and distribution automation.
Smart metering
A utilities operator moved to a smart grid infrastructure in accordance with the guidelines introduced on EU recommendations.
Service connectivity
Solution for connectivity improvements in network of several thousand locations.
Protocol conversion
Multi-path communications solution for substation smart grid, distribution automation and SCADA functions.
Energy applications
Westermo solutions provide data networks of the future, ensuring a smooth transition into a new era of energy supply.
Renewable energy
Extremely robust and scalable data communication solutions that ensure you get the most out of your renewable energy systems.
Primary substation remote access
Cost-efficient and scalable network solution to remotely connect to your primary substations.
Substation automation
Resilient networks for substation automation including environments with extreme electromagnetic interference levels.
Smart grid communication
Reliable data communication solutions for smart grid applications. Simple configuration and large-scale deployment.
Ray Lock
Network application expert
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