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Hitachi ABB Power Grids has announced the launch of their new remote terminal unit (RTU) for the digitalization and decarbonization of electric grids.
The RTU extends the life of existing power distribution networks and supports the migration to modern technologies with its security features, including secure communication, encryption and security logging.
It supports applications like self-healing grid and provides options for distribution power management, such as transformer regulation and controlling of small decentralized power stations.
The fleet management interface is designed to enable distribution operators to monitor, manage and maintain devices installed at remote sites from one central location, the manufacturer said in a press release.
The release of the new RTU should enable the modernization of power networks and the integration of renewable energy sources.
Source: Hitachi ABB Power Grids