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SNC-Lavalin ECS—a member of the SNC-Lavalin T&D group—has a dedicated focus on the specialized field of power transmission and distribution.

SNC-Lavalin ECS specializes in the design, product development, supply, installation, and commissioning of GENe Energy Control Systems, including Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition Systems (SCADA), Distribution Management Systems (DMS), Energy Management Systems (EMS), and Generation Management Systems (GMS). Together with the other divisions of SNC-Lavalin and its network of partners and suppliers, it provides complete turnkey solutions to the power sector including consulting, feasibility studies, design, infrastructure construction, telecommunications, remote terminal units, distribution automation, substation automation, training, and technology transfer.

SNC-Lavalin has been supplying SCADA, DMS, EMS, and GMS real-time Energy Control Systems to the power sector for 40 years, with systems installed in all six continents. Through state-of-the-art software and hardware, these systems are helping utilities manage generating stations and high-voltage transmission networks, as well as medium- and low-voltage distribution networks. With its extensive experience in managing large and complex projects, as well as its solutions-oriented approach, its multicultural team, and its flexibility, SNC-Lavalin is able to offer global solutions for small, medium, or large projects and to quickly adapt to changing market needs. As an international leader in SCADA, DMS, EMS, and GMS systems, SNC-Lavalin continuously invests in its GENe product and is able to provide high-value solutions and services to clients.


GENe Product Overview

GENe is a complete software suite that addresses the operational and control needs of any Electricity Generation, Transmission, or Distribution utility. All GENe products are fully-integrated into secure platforms based on the most advanced technologies and as such offer features that assist users to meet the utility’s security, reliability, and financial objectives.

A GENe SCADA, DMS, EMS, or GMS system alerts users to important events affecting the network. This allows them to react quickly to control the plant or network, minimize outages, protect network assets, and ensure public safety. The built-in decision support tools and automated control functions improve utility performance at all levels reducing operating costs and meeting regulatory and corporate objectives.

For Generation utilities, GENe includes forecasting tools as well as real-time control functions to manage the economic and network or plant performance needs and obligations.

For Transmission utilities, GENe includes network security analysis and optimization tools based on advanced power analysis methods.

For Distribution utilities, GENe includes Smart Grid applications to improve reliability, reduce operating costs, and maximize the investments in metering and communication infrastructures.

For all utilities, GENe includes an advanced SCADA integration platform that fits seamlessly into your IT and control centre infrastructure using any of the standard interfaces available today such as: SOA, EAI, ICCP, DNP, IEC, ODBC, SQL, ICCP, CIM, and others.

For all utilities, GENe includes a Dispatcher Training Simulator for conducting tailored training in a classroom-type environment for any normal or emergency situation.

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