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With rising global electricity demand, many markets are transitioning to renewable energy sources. However, integrating these intermittent and distributed energy types into the grid poses significant challenges, such as maintaining voltage stability, frequency control, and overall reliability. To tackle these issues, power grids must adapt to complex load patterns and implement responsive dispatching mechanisms. In the past, grid management was confined to substations, but the changing energy landscape has prompted a digital transformation that extends management capabilities to the grid edge—directly to end consumers. This evolution underscores the crucial challenges of grid digitalization, which is examined through the perspectives of utility substations, critical power, and feeder automation.
- Supporting Over 9,000 Substations Worldwide
Moxa delivers communication and computing solutions that meet industry standards, enhancing substation automation, feeder automation, and control center systems on a global scale.
- Trusted by Leading Hyperscale Data Center Operators
Top global data center operators rely on Moxa's integrated network solutions to sustain critical power infrastructure within their facilities.
- Leadership and Contributions in the Industry
Moxa actively participates in initiatives such as CIGRE, IEC TC57, UCAIug, vPAC Alliance, and PAC World, playing a vital role in shaping the future of energy through engagement in various working groups within the energy sector.
01. UTILITY SUBSTATION
Enhancing Substation Cybersecurity for Digital Grid Transformation
Application Challenges
- The shift towards decentralized energy sources has led to more frequent dispatching in modern substation networks. Unlike traditional substations, which operate within closed networks, the integration of renewable energy requires more complex and open communication systems, introducing new cybersecurity challenges and potential vulnerabilities in substation networks.
- To address these risks, substations are increasingly adopting defense-in-depth strategies to bolster both external and internal network security.
Why Choose Moxa
- Advanced Substation Cybersecurity: Moxa’s industrial-grade utility firewall, specifically designed for
power systems, incorporates deep packet inspection (DPI) for power protocols,
providing robust protection against cyber threats.
- Defense-in-Depth Security:
Moxa offers a holistic security solution with intrusion detection systems
(IDS), intrusion prevention systems (IPS), and GOOSE checks, ensuring
continuous monitoring and management of data traffic and access.
- Adherence to Security Standards: Moxa’s solutions comply with IEC 62443-4-2 SL2 and NERC CIP standards, enhancing cybersecurity measures for substations.
02. CRITICAL POWER
Unified Network Solution for Effective Critical Power Management
Application Challenges
- In critical power environments such as hyperscale data centers, semiconductor manufacturing facilities, and hospitals, ensuring a reliable power supply and maximizing energy efficiency are essential.
- When external substations deliver power to these locations, managing complex equipment through switchgear panels becomes critical. During emergencies, real-time monitoring and analysis of operational voltage, current, and critical equipment status are crucial for activating backup power sources like generators and UPS systems within an integrated Data Center Infrastructure Management (DCIM) framework.
- The interdependence of these systems requires dependable communication and real-time data reporting, necessitating a robust network infrastructure.
Why Choose Moxa
- Versatile Communication:
Moxa enables seamless connectivity by supporting a variety of communication
interfaces, including Modbus, RS-232, fiber optic, and wireless options.
- Enhanced Visibility:
Moxa solutions allow for the integration of Operational Technology (OT) data
from diverse systems into the DCIM, providing a holistic view of
operations.
- High Availability:
Designed for demanding environments, Moxa solutions feature industrial-grade
capabilities such as EMC protection, wide temperature range support, and
millisecond-level network recovery.
- Global Support: Moxa delivers worldwide technical support to address the varied needs of its customers.
03. FEEDER AUTOMATION
Centralized Feeder Management Across Thousands of Nodes
Application Challenges
Over the years, substations took a reactive stance by sending personnel
only after node abnormalities were detected. Feeder automation has
revolutionized this approach by allowing for real-time monitoring and
predictive maintenance through the transmission of node data back to the
control center. In spite of this, the proliferation of digitalization at the
feeder level exposes them to potential attacks due to the large number of
feeders and reliance on wireless communication. Firmware updates, therefore, are
required on a regular basis. SCADA systems provide operators with the
capability to collect and manage data effectively.
Why Choose Moxa
- Centralized Management:
Moxa solutions provide visualization of dispersed data and enable simultaneous
deployment of security patches and firmware updates across thousands of nodes,
along with real-time alerts for any abnormal device statuses.
- Connection Redundancy Guarantee: With continuous connection monitoring between feeders and base station, GuaranLink® ensures reliable cellular connectivity.
- Cybersecurity Based on IEC 62443-4-2: Moxa's firewalls, NATs, and VPNs ensure feeder automation systems are protected from cyber threats.
Product Highlights
PT-G510 Series
PT-G7728 Series
EDR-G9010 Series
RKS-G4000 Series
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DA-820C Series
MGate 5119 Series
MXview One Series
MDS-G4000 Series
EDS-G4012 Series
ioLogik E1200 Series
ioThinx 4510 Series
MGate 5217 Series
MGate MB3170/3270 Series
MGate MB3660 Series
OnCell G4302-LTE4 Series
MXsecurity Series
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