Utility Network Automation

The Electricity Company of Ghana is an electricity distribution utility company providing both network distribution and revenue collection operations to approximately 30% of the land mass in Ghana.

We were tasked to design and install a rugged ‘substation class’ automation system fit for purpose for the African tropical environment and also capable of withstanding network transient disturbances common in West Africa.

The modern distribution grid is growing more complex and therefore requires increased visibility, controllability, and management. The client uses both Primary and Secondary Automation which are systems that are used to monitor the state of the network in real time. The automation enhances the remote supervision of the electrical distribution networks and increases operational efficiency through the application of protection, control monitoring through sensors, load break switches, sectionalisers, reclosers etc.

2M Automation entered into the automation market in 2012 and following a period of consultation and development with the client and stakeholder partners was able to develop a system that was more robust than other systems and fit for purpose in the Africa tropical weather and environment.

After four years of research, 2M Automation with its partners successfully implemented their first automation pilot in 2016 including SCADA systems; datacentres; remote terminal monitoring with control; GPRS and radio communications; and is presently engaged in the implementation of new systems for the Ashanti and Accra Regions.

Here’s one of the panels in situ in Kumasi.

The Electricity Company of Ghana is an electricity distribution utility company providing both network distribution and revenue collection operations to approximately 30% of the land mass in Ghana.

We were tasked to design and install a rugged ‘substation class’ automation system fit for purpose for the African tropical environment and also capable of withstanding network transient disturbances common in West Africa.

The modern distribution grid is growing more complex and therefore requires increased visibility, controllability, and management. The client uses both Primary and Secondary Automation which are systems that are used to monitor the state of the network in real time. The automation enhances the remote supervision of the electrical distribution networks and increases operational efficiency through the application of protection, control monitoring through sensors, load break switches, sectionalisers, reclosers etc.

2M Automation entered into the automation market in 2012 and following a period of consultation and development with the client and stakeholder partners was able to develop a system that was more robust than other systems and fit for purpose in the Africa tropical weather and environment.

After four years of research, 2M Automation with its partners successfully implemented their first automation pilot in 2016 including SCADA systems; datacentres; remote terminal monitoring with control; GPRS and radio communications; and is presently engaged in the implementation of new systems for the Ashanti and Accra Regions.

Here’s one of the panels in situ in Kumasi.

The Electricity Company of Ghana is an electricity distribution utility company providing both network distribution and revenue collection operations to approximately 30% of the land mass in Ghana.

We were tasked to design and install a rugged ‘substation class’ automation system fit for purpose for the African tropical environment and also capable of withstanding network transient disturbances common in West Africa.

The modern distribution grid is growing more complex and therefore requires increased visibility, controllability, and management. The client uses both Primary and Secondary Automation which are systems that are used to monitor the state of the network in real time. The automation enhances the remote supervision of the electrical distribution networks and increases operational efficiency through the application of protection, control monitoring through sensors, load break switches, sectionalisers, reclosers etc.

2M Automation entered into the automation market in 2012 and following a period of consultation and development with the client and stakeholder partners was able to develop a system that was more robust than other systems and fit for purpose in the Africa tropical weather and environment.

After four years of research, 2M Automation with its partners successfully implemented their first automation pilot in 2016 including SCADA systems; datacentres; remote terminal monitoring with control; GPRS and radio communications; and is presently engaged in the implementation of new systems for the Ashanti and Accra Regions.

Here’s one of the panels in situ in Kumasi.