Successful Integration of Telecommunications Systems by Lotus ICT for State Grid Brazil

Project Overview:

In 2023/2024, Lotus ICT embarked on a critical project for State Grid Brasil, focusing on the implementation of telecommunications systems for the 500kV transmission lines that connect several substations. The project was part of the ANEEL 01/2020 - Lot 1 auction and involved:

  • Transmission lines:
    • 500kV line between the Silvânia and Trindade substations.
    • 500kV line between the Samambaia and Itumbiara substations.
  • Substations Involved:
    • Sylvania
    • Trinidad
    • Vessel
    • Fern
    • Itumbiara

Challenges:

The project presented significant challenges, including:

  • Designing and implementing new telecommunications systems in substations.
  • Integrating new systems with the existing infrastructure.
  • Ensure seamless communication for voice, data, teleprotection, supervision and control, oscillography and synchrophasor measurements.

Solution Provided:

Lotus ICT provided a comprehensive end-to-end solution, covering:

  1. Engineering Services:
    • Detailed planning and design, adapted to the specific needs of the project.
    • Integration strategy to harmonize new systems with existing ones.
  2. Supply of equipment:
    • Leveraging cutting-edge technologies from leading manufacturers, including:
      • Huawei
      • Fiberhome
      • Siemens
      • Hikvision
      • Alcatel-Lucent
  3. Integration services:
    • Complete implementation and integration of telecommunications systems.
    • Ensuring interoperability between new and old systems.
    • Comprehensive testing to ensure system reliability and performance.

Implementation Highlights:

  • Use of optical transmission systems to provide robust, high-speed communication links.
  • Deployment of advanced telecommunications equipment to support critical functions such as teleprotection and synchrophasor measurements.
  • Close collaboration with various suppliers to ensure seamless integration and optimum performance.

Results:

Lotus ICT successfully completed the project on schedule, meeting all quality standards. The new telecommunications systems ensured:

  • Greater operational efficiency of substations.
  • Improved reliability and speed of communications.
  • Seamless integration with existing infrastructure, minimizing downtime and operational interruptions.