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Power Generation & Utilities Connectivity Solutions

Mission-critical connectivity for generation plants, transmission networks, substations, and renewable energy assets—ensuring grid reliability and operational excellence.

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Connectivity Challenges in Power & Utilities

Electric utilities and power generators face unique data integration challenges that directly impact grid reliability, safety, and operational efficiency.

Grid Reliability & Uptime

Critical infrastructure demands 99.999% uptime. Real-time monitoring of generation, transmission, and distribution assets is essential to prevent outages.

Asset Management

Aging infrastructure with decades-old turbines, transformers, and SCADA systems requires predictive maintenance and condition monitoring to extend asset life.

Renewable Integration

Solar, wind, and hydro assets must seamlessly coordinate with traditional generation for grid balancing and optimal dispatch scheduling.

Compliance & Reporting

NERC CIP cybersecurity standards, EPA emissions reporting, and state regulatory requirements demand secure, auditable data collection.

Geographic Distribution

Hundreds of substations, generation sites, and transmission networks spread across vast service territories require centralized visibility.

Real-Time Grid Balancing

Millisecond-level load balancing, demand response programs, and frequency regulation require ultra-low latency data integration.

Common Devices in Power & Utility Operations

Power generation and utility operations rely on specialized turbine controls, protective relays, and grid automation systems from leading manufacturers.

GE Vernova

Mark VI/VIe Turbine Controls, UR Relays, Proficy HMI/SCADA

Siemens Energy

SICAM Grid Automation, T3000 Turbine Controls, S7 PLCs

ABB

REL670 Relays, System 800xA DCS, Grid Automation

Schneider Electric

EcoStruxure Grid, Modicon PLCs, PowerLogic Meters

SEL (Schweitzer)

Protective Relays, RTACs, Grid Automation Solutions

Emerson

Ovation DCS, Turbine Controls, Delta V

Plus comprehensive support for Honeywell, Woodward governors, Yokogawa, Rockwell Automation, Mitsubishi, Beckwith Electric, GE Multilin, and specialized smart meters and grid sensors.

Essential Drivers for Power & Utilities

TOP Server provides 140+ industrial drivers, including all critical utility protocols, turbine controls, and substation automation standards.

GE Mark VI/VIe Turbine Controls

Turbine

Modbus TCP/IP & RTU

Universal

DNP3 (Serial & Ethernet)

Utility

IEC 60870-5-104

Utility

IEC 61850

Substation

Siemens S7-300/400/1200/1500

Siemens

Allen-Bradley ControlLogix

Rockwell

SEL Protocol (Fast Meter)

Protective Relay

ABB SPA Bus & IEC 61850

ABB

Schneider Electric Modicon

Schneider

Profibus DP & Profinet IO

Fieldbus

BACnet IP/MSTP

Building Systems

All drivers included in TOP Server Full Edition, no per-driver licensing fees.

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Why the Right Connectivity Solution Matters

TOP Server

Purpose-built for power generation and utility SCADA environments:

Utility Protocol Expertise: Native DNP3, IEC 60870-5-104, and IEC 61850 for grid automation
Turbine Control Integration: Direct connectivity to GE Mark VI/VIe, Siemens T3000, and Woodward systems
NERC CIP Compliant: Security features and audit trails designed for critical infrastructure protection
Ultra-Low Latency: Millisecond-level performance for real-time grid balancing and protection

Cogent DataHub

Enable grid-wide visibility and advanced analytics for utility operations:

Multi-Site Aggregation: Unify data from substations, generation plants, and renewable sites
Renewable Energy Integration: Coordinate wind, solar, and hydro with traditional generation assets
Predictive Grid Analytics: Secure cloud pipelines to Azure/AWS for AI-driven fault prediction
Historian Integration: Bridge legacy OSIsoft PI, Wonderware, and modern time-series databases

Together, They Power Grid Modernization

TOP Server connects your turbines, substations, protective relays, and SCADA systems. Cogent DataHub aggregates multi-site data and enables cloud-based predictive analytics. The result: improved grid reliability, reduced MTTR, optimized generation dispatch, and data-driven asset management across your entire utility network.

Mission-Critical Support for 24/7 Operations

Electric utilities and power generators operate 24/7/365 providing essential services. Our specialized support packages are designed for critical infrastructure environments.

Critical Infrastructure Support

24/7/365 phone support with 1-hour response SLA for critical issues
NERC CIP compliance assistance and security best practices
Dedicated technical account manager with utility industry expertise
Priority hotfix development for mission-critical connectivity

Utility Industry Expertise

Our support engineers understand DNP3, IEC 61850, turbine controls, SCADA architectures, and the unique operational requirements of power generation and electric utility environments.

Proactive Grid Monitoring

Regular system health assessments, version upgrade planning, and performance optimization ensure your connectivity infrastructure supports 99.999% grid reliability.

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Power & Utilities Customer Success Stories

"With 50+ substations and aging SCADA infrastructure, we needed a solution that could bridge legacy DNP3 and IEC 61850 systems with our new Azure cloud analytics platform. TOP Server and Cogent DataHub delivered seamless integration, reducing our MTTR by 40% through predictive grid analytics."

Director of Grid Operations

MidAtlantic Regional Utility

Results: 40% faster fault resolution, 50+ substations connected, 99.97% uptime

"Managing a portfolio of combined-cycle plants, wind farms, and solar installations required unprecedented visibility into diverse generation assets. Cogent DataHub aggregates real-time data from all sites into our central operations platform, improving our capacity factor by 12% through optimized dispatch and maintenance scheduling."

VP of Asset Performance

Independent Power Producer

Results: 12% capacity factor improvement, 15 generation sites unified, $8M annual revenue increase

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