Philippines Power Grid Upgrade | Overhead Line Protection Improvement Project

Case 2026-04-18

Project Background

The local power utility was facing the following problems:

  • Aging overhead lines
  • Frequent line damage caused by typhoons
  • Long power outage restoration time

Project Challenges

  • Lack of a sectional protection system
  • Outage of the entire feeder line
  • Fault detection relying on manual work

Solution

The following equipment was installed:

  • ZW32-12 / ZW32-24 Circuit Breaker System
  • Distribution Transformer
  • Integration of Ring Main Unit (RMU) for Feeder Control

System Flow

Substation → ZW32 Sectional Circuit Breaker → Distribution Line → User

Project Outcomes

  • Faster fault isolation speed
  • Reduced power outage scope
  • Improved power grid resilience during storms