Advanced Control Systems, Inc. (ACS), a leading provider of smart grid automation and system solutions to electric utilities worldwide, announced that it recently completed delivery of its PRISM Distribution Management System (DMS) for the Orangeburg Department of Public Utilities (DPU).
Orangeburg DPU, the largest municipal utility in South Carolina, embarked on a distribution system automation program that extended previous system investments in its SCADA master platform to add capabilities for integrated load flow, fault detection, isolation and restoration functionality.
“As a tightly integrated component of our comprehensive suite of solutions for electric power utilities, the ACS PRISM DMS will enhance Orangeburg’s SCADA system, providing advanced, self-healing smart gird capabilities to improve the security, quality and reliability of power delivery, ” said Frank Sublett, ACS Director of Sales and Marketing.
Sublett added, “As a leader in smart grid strategy, ACS continues to provide utilities with innovative technology, allowing them to successfully meet the demands of today’s rapidly evolving market. We are pleased to play a key role in Orangeburg’s advancement towards a complete smart grid solution.”
Advanced Control Systems is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the EFACEC group. Founded in Portugal in 1948, EFACEC is a leading supplier of automation systems and infrastructure solutions to the global energy and transportation markets. The EFACEC group employs more than 3,000 people worldwide, with a presence in more than 50 countries. Visit the EFACEC web site.
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