As the power industry moves towards urban densification and renewable integration, Kiosk Substations are emerging as a vital solution for compact, safe, and intelligent power distribution. These factory-assembled, pre-engineered substations are designed to operate in outdoor or constrained environments, making them ideal for smart cities, renewable projects, EV charging hubs, and industrial parks.
What is a Kiosk Substation?
A Kiosk
Substation, also known as a Compact Substation (CSS) or Package
Substation, is a fully enclosed substation system that integrates:
- MV
switchgear (typically 11kV/33kV)
- Distribution
transformer (oil or dry-type)
- LV
panel (415V/690V)
- Control
& protection devices
All
components are housed inside a weatherproof metal enclosure or a metal-clad
kiosk, prewired and tested at the factory, ready for plug-and-play
installation.
Key Components of a Kiosk Substation
Component |
Function |
|
MV
Switchgear |
Receives
medium voltage power (typically 11/22/33 kV) with protection relays and
circuit breakers. |
|
Distribution
Transformer |
Steps
down MV to LV. Oil-cooled or dry-type variants based on environment. |
|
LV
Panel |
Distributes
power to outgoing feeders, includes MCCBs, ACBs, and metering. |
|
Protection
Relays |
Protect
the system from faults (e.g., overcurrent, earth faults, relay-based
tripping). |
|
SCADA
Ready Interface |
Optional feature to integrate with utility SCADA using protocols like IEC 104, Modbus, or DLMS. |
Advantages of Kiosk Substations
1. Compact Footprint
Ideal for
congested spaces – urban roadsides, metro railways, airports, or solar plants.
2. Fast Deployment
Delivered
as a plug-and-play unit with minimal site works and civil infrastructure.
3. Enhanced Safety
Enclosed
design ensures isolation of MV/LV sections, arc protection, and human safety
compliance (IEC 62271-202).
4. Smart-Grid Ready
Can be
integrated with IoT, SCADA, AMI, or remote monitoring systems.
5. Customizable Design
Can be
tailored for:
- Solar/wind
hybrid evacuation
- EV
charging stations
- Emergency
backup power (DG + kiosk integration)
Application Areas
Sector |
Use Case |
|
Urban
Infrastructure |
Street lighting,
smart metering, last-mile power distribution |
|
Renewable
Energy |
Solar/wind
plant evacuation at 11/33kV |
|
EV
Infrastructure |
EV
fast-charging stations along highways or city hubs |
|
Industrial
Units |
Localized
power distribution for compact industrial zones |
|
Construction
Sites |
Temporary
and mobile substations for power at remote sites |
Kiosk Substation Security & Protocols
Newer
kiosk substations include cybersecurity and communication protocols:
- DLMS/COSEM:
For secure metering
- IEC
61850/104/Modbus: For real-time grid interface
- Secure
remote access: Encrypted gateway with firewall/VPN
- IoT
monitoring: Temperature, breaker status, load logging
Conclusion:
·
Kiosk Substations offer a compact, pre-engineered
solution for modern power distribution.
Ideal for urban, renewable, and EV applications, they enable fast and safe
deployment.
Each unit integrates MV switchgear, transformer, LV panel, and protection
devices.
Smart-grid ready with SCADA, IoT, and secure communication protocols.
They ensure safety, reliability, and real-time monitoring in constrained
spaces.
Kiosk Substations are key to future-ready, efficient, and intelligent power
networks.
Category: Substation