The medium voltage switchgear of the future is here
The 21st century has brought us many innovations. One that’s having a big impact on everyday life is the internet of things (IoT) – smart objects that can connect to the internet and link the physical world to the digital world. Not long ago we could hardly imagine being able to control the lights in our house or open the garage door through our cell phone, but today it’s a reality. IoT and smart technology isn’t just about connecting gadgets through your home, though. It’s also transforming medium voltage switchgear and other areas of the MV network . The medium voltage industry is traditionally conservative when it comes to decisions like capital investments and updating technologies. This isn’t surprising. The typical lifespan of electrical equipment such as switchgears tends to be 15-30 years, or even longer , yet equipment standards and technology is changing at a much faster rate. The main function of electrical equipment operators is to keep the network running and in good co...