New concepts for automation of MV/LV substations. Functions and products: Solutions

The MV network is responsible for 85% of the Quality of Supply problems affecting the final customer. Automation of MV Network pretends to, efficiently and reliably, solve contingencies, whilst minimising the consequences of faults and outages, in both extent and duration [1,2,3]. Operation of switches and breakers in MV/LV Substations, strategically located in the Network, is the basis to achieve this goal. The current criteria to construct, maintain and operate the facilities will not be an option in the near future.