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Launch P1

Renewables & EV Infrastructure

MV Interfaces for Emerging Energy Infrastructure

Renewable generation and high-capacity charging infrastructure create new demands on distribution systems. Medium-voltage equipment selection is part of a wider engineering process covering grid interface requirements, fault levels, protection coordination, earthing, metering and control.

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Typical considerations

  • 01Import/export electrical profile
  • 02grid-code and utility interface
  • 03protection coordination
  • 04cable routing
  • 05remote monitoring
  • 06expected future network changes
  • 07equipment environmental location

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Relevant products

Depending on the utility-approved network design, C-SEC's AIS, RMU and packaged substation categories can be evaluated for appropriate project roles. Do not imply certification for a specific renewable technology without evidence.

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Application-specific technical review

Solar and wind projects can involve generation export and specialist protection interfaces; EV charging hubs may present concentrated and changing demand profiles. Both should be evaluated by qualified electrical designers.

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Documents

Project SLD / electrical study / utility approvals / target site layout / required equipment function / protection and communications schedule.

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