• • • SURGE + CIRCUIT PROTECTION • • •
wind, electrical networks are more vulnerable to transient overvoltage’s. SPDs help prevent damage to critical systems in solar PV installations, inverters, battery storage units and electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, ensuring grid stability and equipment longevity. The shift toward electric mobility and EV infrastructure has created a substantial demand for SPDs in EV charging networks, where protection against transient surges is essential to safeguard sensitive electronics, billing systems and communication modules. EV charging points, especially high-power DC fast chargers, are highly susceptible to power surges, making robust protection systems indispensable.
Trends/disruptions impacting
customer business In data centres, industrial automation, healthcare facilities and telecommunications, the financial and operational risks of downtime due to surge- related failures have prompted increased investment in advanced surge protection solutions. These facilities house mission-critical systems that require uninterrupted operation, making SPDs vital for maintaining system availability and data integrity. Integrating loT-enabled SPDs is revolutionising the market by offering features like real-time surge event logging, condition monitoring, remote status updates and predictive maintenance alerts. Smart SPDs enable facilities to identify surge
events proactively, respond faster to threats and extend the life of electrical assets. These innovations are particularly valuable in smart buildings, factories and utility networks, where predictive diagnostics help reduce maintenance costs and avoid unexpected failures.
Energy-efficient building designs, green certification programs (like LEED) and stricter electrical safety standards are further driving adoption as surge protection becomes a compliance and sustainability requirement. Modular and compact SPD solutions are being adopted in modern building automation systems, renewable energy installations and IT infrastructure.
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