RTU & Smart Grid
RTU & Smart Grid Control Solutions - Riyadh
Intelligent Data Acquisition for the Modern Grid
We provide advanced RTU and Smart Grid control solutions that support the digital transformation of power infrastructure in line with Vision 2030 objectives. Our systems enable real-time monitoring, intelligent automation, and secure communication across transmission and distribution networks.
By integrating field devices, substations, and control centers through reliable SCADA connectivity and IEC 61850 standards, we enhance grid visibility, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen network resilience. Our solutions support feeder automation, fault management, load optimization, and scalable smart grid expansion.
Designed for modern utility requirements, our RTU and Smart Grid platforms contribute to sustainable energy management, improved reliability, and the development of future-ready infrastructure.
Smart Grid RTU Solutions
Automated Grid Intelligence:
- Fault Detection, Isolation & Restoration (FDIR)
- Remote-controlled reclosers and sectionalizers
- Automated feeder switching
- Load balancing and optimization
- Integration with 11 million smart meters
- Real-time power quality monitoring
Key Features:
- DNP3/IEC 104 protocols to SCADA
- 4G/5G LTE connectivity
- Solar-powered options
- IP67 ruggedized enclosures
- -40°C to +75°C operating range
Applications:
- 13.8kV/33kV distribution feeders
- Ring main units (RMUs)
- Pole-mounted reclosers
- Pad-mounted switches
- Capacitor bank control
Digital Substation Backbone:
- IEC 61850 client/server functionality
- GOOSE publish/subscribe
- Sampled values (SV) processing
- Merging unit integration
- Bay controller functionality
- Protection relay integration
Supported Equipment:
- EFACEC CLP500 – Modular, expandable architecture
- ABB RTU560 – High reliability, proven platform
- GE D20/D25 – Rugged industrial design
- ZIV microsol Xcell – Compact, cost-effective
- Schneider ION – Energy management focus
- Siemens SICAM – Utility-grade performance
Applications:
- 132kV/380kV substations
- 33kV/13.8kV substations
- Mobile substations
- Renewable energy substations
DER Integration:
- PV inverter monitoring (Modbus, SunSpec)
- BESS control and monitoring
- Wind turbine SCADA integration
- Reactive power control (PF, VAR)
- Grid code compliance (SEC, IEEE 1547)
- Anti-islanding protection
- Ramp rate control
Vision 2030 Alignment:
Saudi Arabia targets 58.7 GW solar and 40 GW wind capacity by 2030, requiring thousands of monitoring points:
- Utility-scale solar (10-500 MW)
- Wind farms
- Hybrid renewable plants
- Microgrids and minigrids
Pipeline & Production Monitoring:
- Pipeline pressure and flow monitoring
- Leak detection systems
- Cathodic protection monitoring
- Tank level and temperature
- Production well monitoring
- Separator and compressor control
Harsh Environment Features:
- ATEX/IECEx hazardous area certification
- Intrinsically safe I/O
- Satellite communication (VSAT, Iridium)
- UHF/VHF radio support
- Solar + battery power systems
RTU CONFIGURATIONS
Best For: Single feeders, small substations, remote sites
Features:
- Integrated I/O modules
- Single communication port
- Compact DIN-rail mounting
- Cost-effective solution
Applications:
- Distribution feeders
- RMUs
- Small renewable sites
- Remote monitoring
Best For: Medium substations, expandable applications
Features:
- Hot-swappable I/O modules
- Redundant communication
- Expandable architecture
- Future-proof design
Applications:
- 33kV/132kV substations
- Medium solar/wind plants
- Industrial facilities
Best For: Large substations, control centers, major facilities
Features:
- Massive I/O capacity
- Redundant processors
- Multiple protocol support
- Mission-critical reliability
Applications:
- 380kV substations
- Large renewable plants (100+ MW)
- Major industrial complexes
- Regional control centers
COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGIES
- Fiber Optic - Highest reliability, immunity to EMI
- Ethernet TCP/IP - Standard LAN/WAN connectivity
- Serial (RS-232/485) - Legacy device integration
- Power Line Carrier (PLC) - Existing infrastructure utilization
We integrate equipment from all major manufacturers:
- ABB - System 800xA, Relion protection
- Schneider Electric - EcoStruxure, MiCOM relays
- Siemens - WinCC/SICAM, SIPROTEC relays
- GE - iFIX, Multilin relays
- SEL - Protection and automation & More Vendor-neutral approach
- Automatic failover between primary/backup
- Multiple communication interfaces
- Load balancing across paths
- Connection health monitoring
SMART GRID APPLICATIONS
Volt-VAR Optimization (VVO)
- Automated voltage regulation
- Capacitor bank switching
- Load tap changer (LTC) control
- Power factor correction
- Energy loss reduction (2-3%)
Demand Response
- Load control signals to customers
- Direct load control (DLC)
- Peak shaving programs
- Time-of-use (TOU) coordination
- Integration with smart meters
Distributed Energy Resources Management System (DERMS)
- Solar PV curtailment
- Battery charging/discharging
- Virtual power plant (VPP) coordination
- Frequency regulation
- Voltage support
Outage Management
- Automatic fault location
- Customer outage notifications
- Crew dispatch optimization
- Restoration verification
- Performance analytics
