Overhead Transmission

Typically 69 kV all the way up to 1200 kV, these lines transfer power in bulk from generation stations to city centers.

Highlights

Photo by Philip Kamrass/ New York Power Authority.
Overhead Transmission

NYPA Uses Line Monitoring Technology to Protect Power Line Health in Winter

Jan. 22, 2024
NYPA uses fiber-optic sensing, based on the principles of distributed acoustic sensing, to identify power line conditions in real time.
Photo by Jonathan Schwind, Entergy.
Overhead Transmission

In Photos: Entergy Rebuilds its Mississippi River Crossing

Dec. 15, 2023
Throughout the entirety of the wire pull operation, the team battled Mother Nature with daily shutdowns because of storms and lightning.
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Overhead Transmission

Hydro One and First Nations To Partner And Develop Three Transmission Lines In Northeast And Eastern Ontario

Oct. 25, 2023
The Government of Ontario decision will help construct the transmission lines to meet the increased electricity demand and create future jobs in the regions.
Grid North Partners
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Briggs Road Substation 100 1101 Crop
Briggs Road Substation 100 1101 Crop
Briggs Road Substation 100 1101 Crop
Briggs Road Substation 100 1101 Crop
Overhead Transmission

Grid North Partners Identify 19 Transmission Project Upgrades To Reduce Congestion

Oct. 16, 2023
These projects, which span Minnesota and touch eastern South Dakota, will enable more low-cost renewable energy to be delivered from western Minnesota to customers.
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Transmission Reliability

Minnesota Electric Utilities Ensure Reliability With 345 kV Transmission Project

Oct. 6, 2023
The project comprising two segments will help reduce congestion, improve system reliability and add lower-cost renewable energy.

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Resources

Wildfire Risk Mitigation

Feb. 16, 2022
Learn about the tools and practices that minimize power equipment caused fires.
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Transmission Reliability

Transformer Shortage: DOE Funding R&D for Flexible Innovative Transformers

Feb. 13, 2024
As the transformer shortage grinds on, the DOE puts money toward developing more advanced designs that could alleviate supply chain issues.
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The Quest for Resiliency

Feb. 7, 2024
The dynamic challenges faced by the energy industry, from the mesmerizing galloping lines to the ever-growing threats of physical attacks, highlight the need for innovative solutions...
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Overhead Transmission

MISO Approves Transmission Expansion Plan Worth $9 Billion

Feb. 5, 2024
The plan will fund 572 projects addressing aging infrastructure, new load and added generation due to retiring traditional resources.
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Creating Safer Work Zones for Power Line Ground Crews

Feb. 1, 2024
Safety plans for transmission, distribution, and mobile substation projects are critical to keeping your teams safe. The inclusion of power lines introduces an additional layer...