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


