SANION headquarters, Incheon

About us

Founded in August 1997. Protection panels, IEDs and distribution automation devices are designed and built at the Incheon headquarters and the Naju plant, and verified in our own test laboratory.

Dong-Ryul Lee, CEO

Message from the CEO

Hello. I am Lee Dong-ryul, CEO of SANION. We run our business with a clear mission of benefiting people, and we invest continuously in the energy sector. Drawing on extensive field experience and ongoing R&D, we aim to stay close to our clients and offer them a reliable, user-friendly platform they can trust for their energy supply. As the world becomes more complex and unpredictable, SANION will remain a predictable partner our clients can count on.

CEO Lee Dong-ryul

Company overview

Reliability is everything. We are an energy company built on electronic systems technology. Through continuous research and development we have grown into a comprehensive solutions company for energy utilities. Our mission is to develop and supply the IT devices that keep the electric power system reliable.

Company
SANION Co., Ltd.
Founded
28 August 1997
CEO
Dong-Ryul Lee
Headquarters
13, Geomdan-ro 114beon-gil, Geomdan-gu, Incheon · site 6,017 m² / plant 1,340 m²
Naju plant
Naju Innovation Industrial Complex, Jeollanam-do · site 4,554 m² / plant 1,254 m²
Business areas
Substation automation · Distribution automation · Switchgear
Contact
+82-32-230-0500 · sanion@sanion.com

Business areas

From transmission and substations to distribution, we cover protection and automation of power equipment under one roof. Protection panels and IEDs, substation operating systems, distribution automation units and switchgear are designed and built in-house.

Philosophy and vision

Building the next-generation smart grid through self-innovation and continuous technology development

Grounded in distinctive technology and sustained R&D investment, we grow as a competitive company and expand from the domestic market to overseas power markets with forward-looking technology and people.

History

Development milestones, KEPCO supplier qualifications and certifications since incorporation in 1997, by year.

  1. 2020
    • Registered as a qualified provider of “154kV Busbar Protection Panel” for New Product Certification (NEP)
  2. 2019
    • Registered as a qualified provider of “154kV SA Operating system” for KEPCO
    • Proceeded demo-project of EVN-SPC 110kV Lai hung substation in Vietnam
  3. 2018
    • Registered as a qualified provider of “345kV Busbar Protection Panel/IED Panel” for KEPCO
    • Obtained an order of IED and BCU in 154/22/66 kV level related to advanced POSCO substation at Gwangyang
    • Registered as a qualified provider of “Fault Recorder Type 2” for KEPCO
  4. 2017
    • Registered as a qualified provider of “23kV Bay Controller Type 4” for KEPCO
    • Registered as a qualified provider of “154kV Busbar Protection Panel/IED Panel” for KEPCO
  5. 2016
    • Registered as a qualified provider of “345kV Breaker Failure Protection Panel” for KEPCO
    • Registered as a qualified provider of “345kV T/L Protection Panel” for KEPCO
  6. 2015
    • Acquired the license for the electrical construction business
    • Completed the development of compact type fault recorder
  7. 2014
    • Completed the development of 154kV Busbar protection IED, having the process bus capability
    • Designated as a top-quality supplier of power system devices and equipment for KEPCO
  8. 2013
    • Registered as a qualified provider of “154kV Transformer Protection Panel” for KEPCO
    • Registered as a qualified provider of 3 types of “154kV Transformer Control/Monitoring IED’s” and 2 types of "170kV GIS Control IED's" for KEPCO
    • Acquired New Excellent Product (NEP) certification for “154kV T/L Protection Panel/IED Panel”
  9. 2012
    • Registered as a qualified provider of “154kV T/L Protection Panel/IED Panel” for KEPCO / Initial delivery
  10. 2011
    • Completed the development of IEDs for substation automation project which is one of the strategic core projects for Power IT
    • Completed the commissioning of 154kV transmission line (T/L) protection IED for KEPCO Jocheon-Seongsan T/L in Jeju
  11. 2010
    • Participated in the establishment of smart grid pilot complex in Jeju (IED, PCS, DGM, etc)
  12. 2009
    • Participated in the Smart distribution system R&D project
    • Participate in the Solar Inverter Exhibition(Expo Solar 2009)
  13. 2008
    • Completed the development of wireless bridges for automated distribution system and applied to pilot projects
    • Participated in the Development of Digital Substation project which is one of the strategic core projects for Power IT
    • Initiated the development of IED for protecting transmission line
  14. 2007
    • Participated in the Microgrid project which is one of the strategic core projects for Power IT
    • Developed disital TRS system and applied for demonstration
    • Selected as an innovative electric power venture company (KEPCO)
  15. 2006
    • Developed and shipped GIS-monitoring DAU
    • Developed and supplied bay control IED for GIS
  16. 2005
    • Participated in Development of active Telemetrics project which is one of the strategic core projects for Power IT
    • Participated in the strategic core projects for Power IT such as Development Intelligent Distribution System
    • Development of High Value Added Electrical Services
    • Acquired the approval for Demand Controller according to KEPCO’s specification
    • Registered as software business
  17. 2004
    • Selected as a professional part supplying company (Ministry of Commerce Industry and Energy)
    • Distributed VHF remote control and monitoring system nationwid
  18. 2003
    • Developed VHF remote control and monitoring system / developed PDA software for electrical safety checking
    • Distributed CDMA data communication system nationwide
    • Selected as an INNO-BIZ company (Small and Medium Business Administration)
    • Developed and shipped direct load control system
  19. 2002
    • Supplied new FRTU to Shandong, China
    • Demonstrated CDMA data communication systems at KEPCO Pohang Branch
  20. 2001
    • Developed Code Division Multiple Access (CDMA) data communication system
    • Acquired ISO 9001 quality management certification
  21. 1999
    • Developed remote open and shut terminating device (FRTU) for automatic transformation of electronic power
  22. 1998
    • Established a research center
  23. 1997
    • Establishment of a corporation

Certifications and patents

Quality, environmental and safety management system certifications, NEP certification and protection-relay patents. Below is the KEPCO supplier qualification record.

  1. 154 kV bus protection panel — New Excellent Product (NEP) certification
  2. 154 kV SA operating system — KEPCO supplier qualification
  3. 345 kV bus protection panel — KEPCO supplier qualification
  4. Two fault recorder panel types — KEPCO supplier qualification
  5. Four 23 kV bay controllers — KEPCO supplier qualification
  6. 154 kV bus protection panel — KEPCO supplier qualification
  7. 345 kV breaker failure protection panel — KEPCO supplier qualification
  8. 345 kV transmission line protection panel — KEPCO supplier qualification
  9. Top grade in KEPCO equipment quality evaluation (protection panels)
  10. 154 kV transformer protection panel — KEPCO supplier qualification
  11. 154 kV transmission line protection panel and IED panel — NEP certification
  12. 154 kV transmission line protection and IED panels — KEPCO qualification, first delivery

Quality and testing

Verification, not design alone, makes a protection panel. Type tests are completed in our own laboratory, KEPCO certified tests follow, supplier qualification is registered, and only then do products ship.

Quality and testing →

  1. Design reviewProtection scheme, ratings and interfaces are confirmed against the customer specification.
  2. Type testFunction, performance, environmental and EMC tests on a representative prototype, with reports.
  3. Certified test and qualificationKEPCO equipment tests are passed and supplier qualification registered per product type.
  4. Factory acceptance testInsulation, operation and communication tests on every unit before delivery.
  5. CommissioningSystem integration tests and protection coordination on site, then handover.

Locations

Headquarters (Incheon)

13, Geomdan-ro 114beon-gil, Geomdan-gu, Incheon, Korea

Subway
Geomdan Oryu (Geomdan Industrial Complex) Station, Exit 1, 13 min on foot
Bus
Samyoung Tech stop, routes 66 · 79
Car
Enter Geomdan-ro 114beon-gil; parking in front of the building

Naju plant

Naju Innovation Industrial Complex, Wanggok-myeon, Naju-si, Jeollanam-do, Korea