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Smarter, Safer Power at 250 Substations

Modernized 56-kV frame relay circuits across 250 substations enhances automation and security.

Location

  • Minnesota, Colorado, and Texas, USA

Client

Advancing technology opened the door for Xcel Energy to modernize its telecommunications systems. Upgrading these systems was crucial for maintaining efficient and reliable energy management.

 

Collaboration ensured  seamless transition

Our team embarked on a journey to revolutionize Xcel Energy’s communications systems by replacing frame relay circuits at 250 substations across three states. The collaboration between Xcel Energy’s departments and our engineering teams ensured that workload requirements were met while achieving successful relay testing, SCADA communications, security operations and business systems integration.

  

Substations
250
States
3

A leap forward in automation and security

Xcel Energy significantly enhanced its substation SCADA networks by installing new communications circuits, including leased T1 circuits. These advancements resulted in increased automation capabilities and robust cybersecurity measures throughout their substation infrastructure.

 

Setting new standards

The newly implemented communication circuits set new standards for all future installations within Xcel Energy's network. This transformation marks an important stride towards more resilient and efficient energy management systems for Xcel and its customers.

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