'Self-healing' recloser technology for smarter electrical grid

In a traditional electrical grid system a major power outage can not only spread throughout the network, it can also take a long time for maintenance teams to locate and fix the fault.

However the introduction of automatic recloser technology by NOJA Power now means utility companies can build automation intelligence and a 'self-healing' capability into the grid system, making it smarter and more reliable. 

NOJA Power the leading manufacturer of this automatic recloser technology recently launched a short video to explain the behind the scenes workings of this technology, and how it helps to create a smarter and more efficient power grid.

The automatic reclosers are smart sensors and switching devices that monitor power levels around the grid. They protect the grid by switching to isolate faults and then self-healing the fault by rerouting power from an alternative power source – all in a matter of a few seconds.