Reduction of supply interruptions duration by means of low voltage network remote control: First results of enel distribuzione experimentation

In agreement with the Italian Authority for Electrical Energy and Gas (AEEG) directives Enel Distribuzione is oriented to a fully improvement of power quality provided to the customers. For this reason, remember the excellent results in terms of the reduction duration of customers supply interruptions consequent to the Medium Voltage network remote control employment, Enel Distribuzione has been implemented a Low Voltage network remote control. This new and innovative system consent to reduce the duration of customers supply interruptions and is realized by means of low voltage motor driven circuit breakers. After this two years of experimentation the advantages due to a spread employment of this technology have been evaluated and analyzed in terms of the reduced duration of supply interruptions and of the number of workmen interventions.