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Engineering Services for Hydroelectric Power Plant Modernization Hydroelectric power plant automation and modernization Electrical Engineering Services & Systems Engineering services for hydroelectric power plant modernization North America’s hydroelectric power plants are aging and Project management and design reaching the end of their lifecycles. However, the growing population, electrical demand and and governmental solutions regulations, not to mention the cost and time factor for building Hydro automation and modernization projects can new to meet green electrical standards, makes modernization be complicated — with many vendors to manage, of these plants imperative. deadlines to meet and details to oversee. Available turnkey services simplifies project implementation. Modernization can consist of several approaches including upgrading Eaton takes care of it all. equipment and control and automation systems. As a power station equipment supplier, Eaton offers decades of experience working with large and small hydroelectric power systems to bring them into the twenty-first century and beyond. We offer exceptional, highly customized turnkey project management, electrical protection Modernize electrical infrastructure system upgrade services, along with our switchgear modernization Reliable switchgear systems are vital for facility program and hydro automation solutions to improve the efficiency, operations, but completely replacing these units reliability and safety of your hydroelectric plant. can represent a significant capital investment. Eaton’s switchgear modernization offers cost- effective renovation to existing equipment, with minimal power interruptions and without total replacement. Maintain safe, reliable and efficient operation A properly designed and operated power system can save you money and increase productivity while meeting the growing and changing demands of your business. Eaton’s portfolio of electrical studies and field services are designed to update and revitalize existing systems to achieve reliable, efficient and safe operation. Maintain safe, Project management Modernize electrical reliable and efficient and design solutions infrastructure operation Eaton offers full turnkey services to the Our solutions extend the useful life of Eaton’s portfolio of electrical studies and hydroelectric power industry for electrical aging electrical power systems by providing field services are designed to help your infrastructure updates. Our expert engineers safe and reliable reconditioning of existing system operate more reliably, efficiently and take your project from conception to equipment, as well as new replacement safely. With one of the largest and most completion, following rigorous execution circuit breakers and other components that experienced teams in the industry, Eaton and management processes. With our improve reliability and safety in existing offers a wide range of options to meet your turnkey services, you’ll have a single point power systems. hydro plant needs. of accountability and a reduced risk of project delays and failures. 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