Learn About Altek Solutions Implementing SCADA for DMS Resiliency in Stellenbosch Municipality

This case study discusses the process of deployment of the ETAP Unified Electrical Platform in Stellenbosch Municipality, based on a Real-time eSCADA solution, by Altek OEM company. The deployment resulted in high-quality electrical network management.
by Mr. Alvin Naidoo, Managing Director, Altek Solutions

Initially, the electrical distribution network serving 200000 was managed using outdated methods. To enhance and automate their processes, Stellenbosch Municipality partnered with Altek. Together, they selected an ETAP solution to meet their needs and expectations. The primary products are based on a real-time eSCADA solution. This deployment has resulted in high-quality electrical network management and numerous other benefits.

Stellenbosch Municipality is the local municipality that governs the towns of Stellenbosch and the surrounding rural areas in the Western Cape province of South Africa. They serve more than 200000 customers. 
Altek Company is a premier system integrator and a leading multi-disciplinary engineering firm. They specialize in delivering comprehensive engineering intelligence and data management solutions from start to finish.

Location: Meyersdal, Alberton, RPA

Year: 2025

Real-time electric model

Challenges

  • Identify a capable OEM partner who can offer comprehensive support in establishing a SCADA Master Station in the Control Centre.
  • Start to supervise and operate remotely the distribution network and integrate substation protection, controlling to achieve real-time electric power monitoring, on the useful dashboards.
  • System should be open, to allow, in the near future, connection of renewable and other types of energy sources.
  • To provide a digital journey for work staff with easy access to information about actual situations in the network, what we can call situational intelligence. 
  • Real-time electric power monitoring should reduce the cost of maintenance and optimize operations, enhance visualization, and improve facility management within all electrical networks. 

Which solutions do they choose?

Selected applications

They selected ETAP, recommended by Altek Company, for a comprehensive turnkey Real-Time eSCADA solution. This solution supports centralized and remote network operations and management, utilizing a digital twin model of the electrical network model.

The primary solution is the eSCADA software, which facilitates network monitoring and operation with grid visualization on computers, tablets and mobiles.

Why do they use Etap?

Main Customer Benefits

  • ETAP digital twin model of the network with integration of the old and new facilities and technologies.
  • Real-time power monitoring and visibility of electrical networks based on digital modeling.
  • Actual electrical information about the network with easy accessibility on any tool connected to the internet.
  • A flexible and modular system that continuously evolves while maintaining high efficiency and usability. 
  • Saving money and time by reducing visits and maintenance in the farthest locations. 

What do they think about ETAP?

Opinions

Since the network was never modeled when it came to the ETAP model development, our consulting team had their work cut out for them. [...] Substation walkthroughs were undertaken to verify this, drawing verified components at different areas in the network and interviewing key stakeholders to understand the network's behavioral patterns.
Mr. Alvin Naidoo, Managing Director, Altek Solutions

They were really satisfied with what they received from us in terms of their vision and their expectation matched our deliverables. We created a single source of truth whereby what's in the field equals what's in the design equals what's in the theater system.
Mr. Alvin Naidoo, Managing Director, Altek Solutions



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