Home / Mitigating Wildfire Risks: Proven Strategies for Utilities

Mitigating Wildfire Risks: Proven Strategies for Utilities

Learn how faster fault mitigation, upgraded equipment, distribution automation and trusted supplier support strengthen grid protection.

Wildfires and grid faults can impact one another, creating serious risks for infrastructure, personnel and surrounding communities. Understanding these risks is the first step toward building a stronger mitigation strategy.

Technologies such as current limiting protectors, advanced reclosers and grid sensors combine to help utilities reduce fault duration, improve protection and minimize ignition conditions.

Platforms such as G&W Electric’s Power Grid Automation enable utilities to detect faults faster, isolate damaged sections of the grid and restore service more quickly.