Zaporizhzhyaoblenergo is speeding up the restoration of substations with a new module

This was announced by the company’s director, Andrii Stasevskyi.

Zaporizhzhiaoblenergo has announced the implementation of a new technical solution for the rapid restoration of substations following damage. This involves a complete 6–10 kV outdoor switchgear assembly, which the company has developed in-house.

As noted by the company’s head, Andriy Stasevsky, this is the first instance among Ukrainian distribution system operators where such equipment is being launched based on an in-house project.

The new switchgear is designed as a fully assembled module. In effect, it is a metal cabinet in which all the main components are pre-installed before on-site installation.

In particular, the module already includes load break switches, disconnectors, vacuum circuit breakers, current and voltage transformers, as well as control, measurement and signalling systems.

This format allows the bulk of the work to be carried out at the manufacturing sites. A unit ready for operation is delivered directly to the substation, and its installation and connection take just one day.

The company emphasises that this can reduce the time needed to restore power supply by one to one and a half weeks compared to traditional technical solutions.

It is also noted that the design of the KRUZ provides additional protection for the equipment against external influences.

The company cites staff safety as another benefit of this approach. As the volume of work directly on damaged power facilities is reduced, the risks to workers are correspondingly lowered.

According to Stasevsky, the new solution has already been tested in practice. The company now plans to manufacture several such modules in advance so that it can respond more quickly in the event of further attacks or damage to the energy infrastructure.