El Salvador company integrates ACS smart grid automation technology

Advanced Control Systems, a global provider of smart grid automation technology, recently delivered a state-of-the-art smart grid ACS PRISM SCADA system to one of the largest electric distribution companies in El Salvador, Distribuidora de Electricidad del Sur, SA de CV.

"Our main commitment is ensuring that our users have a reliable and safe electrical network that meets the highest standards of quality, stability and continuity in the supply of energy,” DELSUR General Manager Roberto Gonzalez said. “With this significant investment in ACS' proven technology with mobile capabilities, we took a major step toward levels of modernization that position us as a leader in innovation."

Victor Zaldana, DELSUR distribution manager, said the new PRISM Outage Management System easily integrated with the DELSUR current SCADA system.

DELSUR is the first company in Central America to use the ACS PRISM SCADA/DMS/OMS platform.

"ACS and DELSUR have had a positive relationship since 2004, earning our trust for customer satisfaction," Jorge Herrera, ACS regional director of Latin America, Mexico and Caribbean, said. "Our SCADA, DMS and OMS supports their demands for customer service as our flagship in Latin America. Having deployed a full-suite of technology associated with ongoing future benefits, we are pleased to continue our collaboration through our new ACS Center of Excellence in El Salvador."