The company would implement an integrated Network Manager SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) solution to monitor and control the power stations and substations on the island of Malta. The scope of the project includes design, engineering, installation, commissioning and a three-year service agreement.
Jens Birgersson, head of ABB’s Network Management business within the Power Systems division, said: “This project is a good example of how advanced ABB technology can help to enhance network reliability and efficiency through better monitoring and control. This solution will considerably improve the availability of the network and benefit consumers with a more stable electricity supply.”
SCADA system, the network manager, to maintain a reliable supply of power under varying operational conditions, would supervise and control the Maltese electrical power supply system. It includes features for optimal load shedding at peak loads and quick restoration of power in case of outages. The system would provide a platform for smart grid operation and for managing future interconnections in the Mediterranean region.
The project would be executed for Enemalta, by IBM and ABB. Enemalta, an integrated government utility, offers various energy services to the industrial, commercial and domestic sectors and responsible for the operation of the power generation, transmission and distribution network in Malta.
