Case Study
Hawaiian Electric Company Integrated Automation Helps Improve Grid Reliability
Project summary To address reliability concerns in East Oahu, Hawaii, Hawaiian Electric Company (HECO) is automating its 46 kV sub-transmission system as a first step in creating a self- healing grid. The automation project serves as an alternative to construction of new infrastructure and supports environmental care and community values. Smart Grid design approach addresses overload and reliability issues In West Oahu, the island’s two ma