Energy

With the growth and changes in today’s energy industry, the demand to reduce carbon emissions with renewable electrical energy generated by Distributed Energy Resources (DER), grid operators must be able to monitor and control these new energy resources. Standards such as IEEE 1547-2018 have been adopted to provide a trouble-free connection between systems. WAGO DER controllers help reduce time to market of new systems due to its IEEE 1547-2018 verification.

Why Use WAGO?

• Compliant with IEEE 1547-2018

• Bridge multiple communication protocols with just one device: e.g., IEEE 2030.5 (CSIP), Modbus TCP/RTU/Sunspec, DNP3, CANbus, IEC 61850, and more.

• Use the control capabilities of CODESYS 3.5 to monitor and control other functions of your system.

The modern electrical grid is undergoing an unprecedented transformation due to exciting new innovations in renewable energy generation, electrification of transportation – with its associated high charging loads, and 2-way charging infrastructure improvements. More than ever, utilities and electrical distribution system operators need increasing amounts information to better ensure power quality, safety and reliability. To this end, better monitoring and control of low voltage (LV) and medium voltage (MV) electrical power in front of and behind the electrical meter is necessary.

Why Use WAGO?

• Support for popular protocols such as IEEE 2030.5 (CSIP), DNP3, IEC 61850, Modbus and more for efficient communication with remote control centers and field devices.

• Cost-effective, rugged and reliable controllers with 500+ I/O modules for monitoring and/or control.

• WAGO has extensive experience with and references for utilities, OEMs, and C&I end users.

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