Gibraltar Electricity Authority Customer Story

Innovative problem solving for Gibraltar’s grid

When faced with an aging grid, no interconnectivity to the mainland, and a complex site across multiple buildings, Gibraltar addressed the challenges with innovation delivered through EcoStruxure^TM Grid.
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Gibraltar Electricity Authority: Customer Story Key Figures

Effective control and automation
Faster load-shedding
Interoperability with IEC 61850

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The Challenge

• Manage and scale demand to meet increased needs of domestic and commercial users
• Upgrade an aging grid, which has no electrical interconnection with the Spanish mainland, to increase the reliability of electrical supply
• Give greater visibility and automation to the grid to minimize unplanned outages and power downtime

The Solution

Edge Control: EcoStruxure Substation Operation along with Automatic Supply Restoration (ASR), Intelligent Fast Load Shedding (IFLS)*
Connected Products: PIX, Ringmaster, GenieEvo, Premset MV switchgear, VAMP and Easergy MiCOM* transformer feeders, SEPAM protection relays

• Up-to-date distribution network system for reliable and effective control and automation
• Digital control system for substation automation providing functionality and flexibility to work with both new and retrofit applications
• Flexible architecture that meets IEC 61850 standard to ensure interoperability across the different types of substations

*planned future deployment

The Results

• An evolving and growing substation operation system to meet GEA’s needs now and in the future
• Greater stability and reliability for the people of Gibraltar
• Significant improvement in visibility, performance, and reliability for GEA