Case Study: Mississippi Power restores power faster with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories' self-healing network

Mississippi Power restores service to 1,900 customers in seconds with SEL

Mississippi Power, a Southern Company serving customers along the Gulf Coast, faced the challenge of quickly restoring power to its service area after frequent hurricanes and storms. To take advantage of modern restoration techniques, they partnered with Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL) to implement a self-healing network solution using SEL-651R Advanced Recloser Controls.

The solution from Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories created an automated network that significantly improved reliability. The results included avoiding over 3.2 million minutes of customer outages and instantly restoring power to 1,900 customers after a vehicle accident. This measurable impact has led Mississippi Power to expand the system from 11 to over 50 automated feeders.

Mississippi Power, a Southern Company