Substation Automation
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Improve Grid Reliability, Compliance, and Cost Savings
Enhance Utility Operations
Utility operators face a variety of business and operational challenges, from regulatory compliance with security and reliability to new industry standards for substation networks. The Cisco Substation Automation solution includes purpose-built products and services that help utilities support remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, and key industry standards such as IEC 61850 and IEEE 1613.
Solution Overviews
- Cisco Smart Grid Solutions At-A-Glance (PDF - 428 KB)
- Improve Wide Area Monitoring (PDF - 556 KB)
Webcasts
- Extending the Smart Grid into the Wind Farm Substation
(Webcast On-Demand: Registration Required)
Case Studies
- Electric Utility Streamlines Substation Operations (PDF - 313 KB)
Duke Energy standardizes on Cisco Connected Grid for migrating serial networks to a standards-based IP infrastructure. - Hydroelectric Power Plant Integrates Communications (PDF - 153 KB)
Russian Federation energy company improves safety and efficiency with Cisco Smart Grid solutions. - Energy Company Secures Physical Sites and Substation Network (PDF - 187 KB)
First Wind implements IP-based video surveillance, physical access controls, and connected grid solutions.
Videos
- Substation Automation Overview (Video - 3:45 min)
White Papers
Relevant Solution Products
Cisco Connected Grid Routers and Switches
These ruggedized substation router and switches are deployed in the most demanding substation environments.

