Renewable generation is introducing complex power system dynamics. Increasing demand is pushing transmission systems closer to their design limits. And reliability expectations continue to increase. Now more than ever, transmission system owners need to be equipped with system insights that support effective control decisions.
Improve Transmission System Protection and Stability
Ensure transmission system stability with a special protection scheme (SPS) or remedial action scheme (RAS) designed, tested, and commissioned by SEL. Our powerMAX power management and control solutions include wide-area monitoring and control systems, and are trusted by utilities for integration of large wind power stations.
SEL uses advanced modeling and simulation, informed by decades of power engineering experience, to analyze system requirements, validate designs, and optimize the performance of the system.
In some cases, utilities can operate transmission corridors at a significantly higher capacity after the RAS/SPS is implemented, increasing revenue and freeing up capital expenditure.
Wide-Area Situational Awareness
Enhance system visibility, monitoring, and control with next-generation wide-area monitoring software (WAMS) and wide-area situational awareness (WASA) solutions.
SEL Synchrowave Operations software complements SCADA and energy management systems (EMSs) by turning high-resolution time-series data—including synchrophasor data, relay event reports, point-on-wave data, and GIS geospatial data—into actionable system insights that support better decision-making.
A Partner for Any Modernization Project
SEL offers modernization solutions and services for any part of the grid, scaled to your needs. Partner with us on individual projects or multi-year modernization programs.
We design electric power systems, coordinate procurement and construction, manufacture the relays, build the panels, and install and commission the protection and control systems.
- Simplicity at Every Stage—Streamline your grid modernization program with a single PO. We offer a single-vendor solution for the entire process—from design and permitting through building, installation, and commissioning. This simplifies budgeting, project management, and timelines, ensuring on-time delivery.
- Advanced Technology—SEL solutions offer the fastest protection available. They also improve systemwide visibility and control through cybersecure remote engineering access, automated event collection, and precise fault location, among other benefits.
- Access to Experts and Product Support—Engineering support is available to you before, during, and after a project. After commissioning, you receive 24/7 support from SEL application engineers. Technical support is available for the lifetime of every SEL device at no cost.
- Reduced Total Cost of Ownership—Our simplified project management approach, advanced technology, and expert support lower your O&M costs in the short term and for the entire life of your modernized system.
More Grid Modernization Solutions
Increase operational flexibility, improve reliability, and optimize asset life and power quality.
Minimize fault-related outages and automatically reconfigure the grid to restore service.
Integrate renewables and distributed energy resources while ensuring grid reliability.
Layered cybersecurity defenses keep your critical infrastructure secure.
Mitigate wildfire ignition risks with solutions that detect downed and broken conductors.
Partnership and Support
We believe you should never have to worry about whether your protection and control systems will be working when you need them most. That’s why you always have access to SEL engineers—and every device we manufacture comes with a ten-year warranty and free technical support.
SEL product warranty—plus how to return a product or contact tech support.
Stay informed on cyber vulnerabilities and keep your SEL products up-to-date.
SEL systems, processes, and products are certified to internationally recognized standards.
Solutions and services that help you implement and maintain layered cybersecurity defenses.
Innovation, Persistence, and a New Beginning
The Republic of Georgia stabilized its 500 kV backbone first, then added wide-area protection and control—finishing its nationwide transmission system modernization program a year ahead of schedule.