Challenges in the implementation of a distribution automation project in a model with decentralized operation centers

The main objective of this paper is to present the challenges and solutions encountered in the design of the automation distribution project from CELESC, a power utility in southern of Brazil. The main focus of the paper is to present the challenges of the implementation in a decentralized model of operation centers, regarding that CELESC has 16 Distribution Operation Centers, one in each region of the state.