INDUSTRIES

Power Generation

Implement electric power generation solutions that protect critical assets, increase visibility and control, and seamlessly integrate with the power grid—at any scale.
In a power generation industry that is rapidly becoming more diverse, power producers need reliable, adaptable solutions. Whether you’re operating at the industrial, commercial, or utility scale with traditional or inverter-based sources, SEL solutions ensure the seamless integration and optimal performance of generating units, balance-of-plant equipment, and islanded or grid-connected power generation systems.

Deploy Innovative, Reliable Generation Solutions

With a track record of over 40 years, SEL technology is trusted by utilities around the world.These solutions are built on the capabilities of the devices we manufacture, which endure temperature ranges as wide as –40° to +85°C (–40° to +185°F) and exceed industry standards in withstanding harsh conditions, such as humidity, corrosion, shock, electric stress, and electromagnetic interference.Explore our key offerings: 
  • Generation protection—Comprehensive generator and generator step-up (GSU) unit protection, including options for stator and field ground, as well as protection and control for unique applications like pumped storage.
  • Automation, control, and monitoring—Solutions for generator control and automation, asset monitoring, and predictive maintenance that support individual units and large plants.
  • Communications and access control—Solutions that increase the capabilities of plant control systems, enable remote monitoring and dispatch of generation assets, and provide layered cybersecurity.
  • Renewables and distributed generation—Solutions that optimize the resiliency and availability of distributed energy resources, including inverter-based resources, in support of both grid-connected and islanded operations.
  • Services—We work with you to design and implement customized turnkey solutions at any scale.
Data from decades of field performance verify that SEL devices minimize the need for repairs and replacements, making your systems more reliable and lowering the lifetime cost of ownership.
Customer Highlight

Belgium Integrates Offshore Wind Power Into European Grid

Integrating offshore wind energy into the European grid posed a new type of challenge for Elia, Belgium’s high-voltage transmission system operator. They partnered with SEL on a customized grid integration solution: a special protection scheme enhanced with software-defined networking (SDN).
“We picked Schweitzer Engineering for two reasons. They proposed the best solution with very technologically advanced relays … [and because] they had done comparable SPS projects in other countries, such as Georgia and Uruguay, with very good results.”
Rodolphe HanuiseManager, Elia Group

Discover the SEL Difference

Ten-Year WarrantySEL backs every product with a worldwide, ten-year warranty. If a product fails under warranty, we’ll repair or replace it at no cost.
The SEL warranty 
Custom-Engineered SolutionsSEL solutions solve engineering challenges in industries around the globe. SEL Services can further customize, design, and deliver systems that provide the precise functionality you need.
Learn more about our services and custom solutions 
Local Support, Global ExpertiseTechnical support is available at no cost for the entire service life of every SEL product. With application engineers located around the world, we can provide expert support no matter where you are.
SEL quality, reliability, and ongoing support 
World-Class ManufacturingWe design and manufacture our devices in factories we own and operate in the U.S.A. We prioritize vertical integration and supply chain security to ensure the quality, reliability, and availability of our products, because we realize how our supply chain affects yours.
Securing the supply chain 
Short Lead TimesOthers measure lead time in weeks. SEL measures it in days. We keep lead times down with a robust manufacturing infrastructure, streamlined processes, supply chain risk management, and strategic vertical integration.
Products that ship within ten days 

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Whether it’s finding the right devices to protect, automate, or optimize your systems or designing a customized turnkey solution, we will work with you to find the best way to achieve your operational goals.