Mission-critical WAN for power utilities

Build a converged network for IEC 61850 and other critical applications

Nokia Mission-critical WAN for power utilities enables secure, reliable and scalable communications for grid automation, control and monitoring. It provides essential network services you need to:

Extend IEC 61850 beyond digital substations to the utility control center and OT cloud
Support new Ethernet- and IP-based protection, SCADA and CCTV applications
Enable graceful TDM traffic migration while preserving the integrity of SCADA and traditional differential and teleprotection systems.

Our solution helps you transition to a utility-grade converged IP/MPLS and packet optical network that’s ready for growing Ethernet and IP application traffic, digital substations, and evolution with IEC 61850 and OT cloud. It gives you the flexibility to carry IP/MPLS services over an optical or packet microwave transmission layer, LTE access or a satellite link. And it supports traditional TDM and new IP/Ethernet traffic with the high availability and stringent quality of service (QoS) required for applications such as teleprotection and differential protection.

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IEC 61850 explained for communications, protection and virtualization

Case study

WAN case study series

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IEC 61850 everywhere in your power grid

Get full value from your communications infrastructure

Run multiple applications over a common network infrastructure
Consume bandwidth dynamically and efficiently with application-specific hierarchical quality of service (HQoS)
Reduce operating costs by consolidating your networks and simplifying maintenance processes.

Preserve the integrity of legacy critical networks

Deploy hardened, reliable communications network equipment designed to operate in utility environment mission-critical networks
Ensure predictable network performance with MPLS traffic engineering
Assure throughput and availability for critical applications, including protection.

Roll out smart grid applications faster

Support smart grid programs with network infrastructure that delivers field-proven scalability, reliability and security
Streamline the introduction of new technology with a superior IP/MPLS service and network management system
Ease the integration of IP/MPLS/Ethernet services with optical and microwave transmission
Support disruption-free TDM migration.

Use case

Improving capacity and performance for smart grid operations with converged, critical WANs

eBook

Harness the superior power of IP/MPLS for power utility communications

White paper

Building the digital substation communication foundation

White paper

Harness the power of a utility private OT cloud

Solution features and benefits

Succeed with a complete WAN solution

Realize the benefits of an adaptive grid communications network. With our IP/MPLS network for utilities, you can support all traffic types and use one management system for all your IP/MPLS, fiber and microwave network assets. You can also seamlessly extend grid communications into your data centers.

Support teleprotection over IP/MPLS and microwave

Teleprotection is your most mission-critical and time-sensitive application. Our field-proven solution delivers teleprotection over IP/MPLS and packet microwave radio.

Transport SCADA over IP/MPLS

Our solution lets you upgrade your network to IP/MPLS while supporting legacy SCADA systems without compromise. It allows you to reliably transport SCADA traffic so you can monitor, analyze, control, and maintain your power grid.

Secure your network and data

Utility networks are becoming targets for attacks and cybercrime. Our solution lets you secure your network and data against threats while adhering to regulatory requirements.