Ensto’s Auguste proves weather resilience with swift restoration of power supply even in challenging environments
Auguste load break switches provide a continuous supply of power, safeguarding electricity distribution networks against disruptions and enhancing power stability in severe weather.
Finnish distribution system operator Koillis-Lapin Sähkö manages a vast distribution network of 3,400 km in Lapland, Finland, and serves 12.550 customers, including ski resorts and remote communities that require a reliable power supply. Protection for long branches is crucial, with some spanning over a hundred kilometers, facing challenging weather such as ice, snow, and storms.
Auguste load break switches are installed at endpoints of long branches to secure power distribution, while enduring harsh winter conditions. The system swiftly disconnects faulty branches, isolating the affected area to expedite fault location and restores power to unaffected customers within minutes. With intelligent technology and closed structuring Auguste ensures reliability and durability, shortening the duration of power outages and improving the SAIDI and SAIFI indices in MV overhead line networks, while requiring minimal maintenance.
Ensto’s proactive customer support and product quality foster trust and confidence among operators, including Koillis-Lapin Sähkö, making the system the preferred choice for remote locations in Lapland’s challenging terrain.
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