What is a mobile substation?

Mobile substations are a perfect solution, whenever utilities and industries need to provide interim grid connections and temporary power supplies. Applications range from power supply during emergency or planned outages, to events, moving loads, and the integration of distributed or renewable generation.

What voltages are available for a mobile substation?

Voltages available are up to 230kV with MVA ratings routinely up to around 40+ MVA (3-phase on single trailer). Elgin always utilizes the best available materials and our mobile substations typically come standard with hydraulic trailer steering.

Where are Elgin power solutions Mobile substations made?

All Elgin Power Solutions mobile substations are crafted and rigorously tested at our state-of-the-art facility in West Virginia. The entire assembly, including transformers, trailers, and structural steel, is manufactured in the USA.

What is a modular integrated transportable substation (MITS)?

Eaton’s Modular integrated transportable substation (MITS) is an ultra-flexible modular substation solution designed to your specific needs. The pre fab substation is assembled on a self-supporting transformer skid or trailer, creating an easily transportable design that can be quickly energized.

What are substations & how do they work?

Mounted on skids, trailers or in containers for rail, road or air transportation, these substations come in the form of ready-to-connect, complete assemblies and are designed for grid code compliance and easy mobility.

Do Elgin power solutions Mobile substations have hydraulic trailer steering?

Elgin always utilizes the best available materials and our mobile substations typically come standard with hydraulic trailer steering. All Elgin Power Solutions mobile substations are crafted and rigorously tested at our state-of-the-art facility in West Virginia.