Electrical utilities must balance long-term grid stability with the pressure to modernize aging infrastructure and integrate distributed energy resources. Federal Pacific, together with its Powercon division, engineers medium-voltage systems that improve reliability, support operator safety, and maintain service continuity across distribution networks.
Utility operators face increasing pressure to modernize aging infrastructure, accommodate distributed energy resources, and maintain strict safety and reliability standards. Specific challenges include:
Aging distribution infrastructure increasingly requires modern switching, automation, and protection capabilities to improve reliability and reduce outage response times. SCADA-ready, vacuum-interrupter pad-mounted switchgear, such as the Federal Pacific PSV and PSE, replaces older manual equipment with automated fault detection, remote switching, and loop distribution capabilities, all without the use of oil or SF6 gas.
Retrofitting aging substations often means replacing equipment within original footprints, requiring custom-engineered switchgear that fits legacy dimensions while delivering modern performance.
Reducing outage duration requires transitioning from manually operated equipment to SCADA-ready, automated switchgear capable of remote fault detection and isolation.
Moving away from SF6 gas and oil-filled equipment reduces environmental risk in sensitive service areas through the use of air-insulated and dry-type technologies.
Federal Pacific designs medium-voltage distribution equipment that supports reliable grid operation, safe switching, and long-term serviceability across utility distribution networks.
SCADA-ready, vacuum-interrupter switchgear for smart grid automation and underground loop distribution. No oil or SF6 gas. Includes Protection Assurance to prevent re-closing until protection is fully restored.
Explore Automatic Pad-Mounted Switchgear
Dead-front switchgear in 15 kV, 25 kV, and 35 kV for reliable outdoor utility distribution.
Explore PSE Switchgear
Fifteen pre-engineered configurations for radial, loop, and primary-selector switching. Three-time fault-close ratings with Auto-Jet switching for near-substation and mid-point loop applications.
Explore PSI/II Switchgear
Live-front switching with dead-front fuse protection in a single enclosure, with manual, automatic transfer, and SCADA-controlled operation.
Explore PLD Switchgear
Indoor switchgear rated 5 kV to 35 kV with load-interrupter switches, fused protection, and options for automatic transfer and SCADA control. Available as standalone switchgear or integrated with dry-type transformers as a unit substation assembly.
Explore Metal-Enclosed Switchgear
Custom-engineered, factory-assembled substations built on trailers, skids, or angle iron bases for bypass power, temporary replacement, or permanent installation. Designed for rapid deployment when replacing or repairing a failing substation or where space constraints make a traditional fixed substation impractical. Available with primary voltages up to 230 kV and ratings up to 50 MVA.
Explore Modular Substations
Powercon, by Federal Pacific, designs custom metal-clad switchgear and integrated power control systems for complex utility distribution environments. These solutions provide advanced protection, switching, and control to support reliable grid operation.
Custom-engineered medium-voltage switchgear providing advanced protection, switching, and control for utility power distribution. Built to project specifications with isolated compartments, draw-out vacuum circuit breakers, and flexible configurations to meet site-specific protection and metering requirements.
Explore Metal-Clad Switchgear
Engineered for medium-voltage distribution, delivering dependable switching, protection, and configuration flexibility for utility applications.
Explore Metal-Enclosed Load Interrupter Switchgear
Factory-assembled, walk-in power control houses integrating switchgear, protection relaying, SCADA, and auxiliary systems into a single engineered assembly. Pre-wired and factory tested before shipment to reduce on-site construction time and minimize service interruptions during deployment.
Explore POWERCONtrol Complex
From initial design validation to installation and long-term grid maintenance, Federal Pacific provides engineering expertise and field support aligned to the uptime requirements of utility environments.
Site-specific configuration and support for remote site layouts and distributed generation applications.
Technical advice for proper equipment placement and system interconnection.
Powercon, by Federal Pacific, provides factory-trained specialists available for commissioning, maintenance, and emergency support of engineered switchgear systems.
Federal Pacific combines North American manufacturing scale with the engineering flexibility required to solve unique grid challenges. Unlike large OEMs that force standardized catalog constraints, we work directly with utility engineers to deliver serviceable, reliable infrastructure. This direct access ensures we build equipment for the operational realities of the modern grid.
Not sure where to start? Our engineering and sales teams can help identify the right solution for your facility, application, and operating environment.