Why DGP

Unintentional Islanding Protection with Less Complexity and Fewer Delays

  • Reduces Islanding Protection Costs

    Avoids fiber, phone, or radio infrastructure, lowering both installation and operational expenses.

  • Expands Where DER Can Be Safely Connected

    Provides failsafe, standards-compliant (1547.1-2020) islanding protection even on circuits without telecom access.

  • Uses Readily Available Powerline Communications

    Delivers islanding protection via patented Powerline Conducted Permissive Signal technology.

  • Scales for High-Penetration Circuits

    Enables protection for multiple DER generators using a single permissive signal emanating on all substation feeders.

  • Fast, Low-Friction Deployment

    Supports greenfield and retrofit projects with minimal disruption to existing infrastructure.

  • Proven, Utility-Tested Technology

    Deployed commercially since 2014 and developed in partnership with a major utility.

APPLICATIONS

Ensure safety across diverse grid conditions and circuit configurations

69KV Sub-Transmission

DGP supports sub-transmission applications up to 69kV with networked architectures and ungrounded delta configurations.

36KV Distribution

Safeguard DER on rural feeders lacking telecom access, lowering interconnection barriers and project spend.

High Penetration Circuits

Coordinate trips on circuits with multiple PCCs through a single DGP permissive signal, reducing hardware and design complexity.

Unlock Interconnection Where Telecom Can’t Reach

DGP provides unintentional islanding protection without fiber, phone, radio, or dedicated third party telecom infrastructure. It enables safe DER interconnection on rural feeders, sub-transmission circuits, and hard-to-reach locations where traditional solutions fall short.

Cut Interconnection Costs at the Source

DGP removes the need for fiber, radio, or telecom buildouts by using powerline signaling over existing conductors. This eliminates material and labor costs, shortens timelines, and delivers the lowest life cycle cost in the industry.

Deploy Faster with Less Complexity

DGP is simple to install, configure, and scale. GridEdge supports utilities at every step of the way, from site surveys and system setup to commissioning and training, enabling a fast and efficient path from permitting to protection.

Modernize Protection Without Overhauling Infrastructure

DGP replaces aging DTT and other comms-based protection schemes with a flexible, utility-controlled alternative. It fits into retrofit environments with minimal changes and delivers long-term cost savings through lower maintenance and simpler integration.

Standardize Protection Across Diverse Sites

Whether you’re interconnecting solar, storage, or hybrid systems, DGP supports mixed inverter and synchronous DER configurations, reducing system complexity, simplifying operations, and minimizing site-specific engineering.

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