Locamation develops and sells innovative substation automation technologies and services which enable efficient network management and enhanced responsiveness, thereby ensuring an uninterrupted supply of power. Its advanced secondary system technology is an economically sound solution to power supply management as it works alongside the current grid, allowing its use to be prolonged by converting the existing structure into a flexible Smart Grid. It is also designed to support the future needs of the Smart Grid without requiring major structural changes.
The Company’s current product offerings include SASensor, an open hardware and software platform for flexible substation automation, and Smart Cable Guard, an on line partial discharge detection system for Medium Voltage cable networks that was developed jointly with a consortium of Dutch utilities and energy consultancy KEMA.
Ton Jansen, CEO of Locamation said : “This is a significant step in Locamation’s development. We are delighted to build upon the investment by Yellow&Blue by welcoming Alliander onboard. As lead customer with links to a strong network of international stakeholders, Alliander is a strong strategic ally with a firm commitment to achieving a more sustainable energy supply. We look forward to working with them as we enter this new and exciting phase for our company.”
Peter Molengraaf, CEO of Alliander commented : “We are thrilled to be involved and look forward to working with Locamation to drive further innovation and growth. Energy production and distribution will change substantially over the coming decades and this means that changes need to be made within the existing energy infrastructure. Locamation’s technology can play an important role in increasing grid efficiency and intelligence to meet these new needs. We are firm believers in the Company’s network solutions and recently decided to digitise all the substations in the Liander grid with SASensor platforms, which will take 7 years and requires an investment of € 15 million per annum.”
Albert Fischer, managing director of Yellow&Blue, said : “Our first investment enabled Locamation to launch their smart grid technology into the market. We are very pleased to see that a lead customer is now confirming the potential for their products.”
