Transmission

Broad coverage of transmission system technology and trends including high voltage, extra high voltage ac and dc lines, switches, breakers and transformers.

Highlights

Hitachi Energy
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Overhead Transmission

Hitachi Energy and TenneT Sign Supplier Agreement For Transmission Grid Development Program In Germany

Sept. 27, 2023
TenneT is now modernizing its infrastructure to meet the growing electricity demand associated with the energy transition.
FirstEnergy
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Transmission

Electric Grid Enhancements Coming for Northern and Central New Jerseyans

Sept. 5, 2024
FirstEnergy’s subsidiary, Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L), is upgrading two power lines in Morris and Monmouth counties.
Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University
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Overhead Transmission

‘Over and Over, We See that Pro-Transmission Policies at the State Level are Very Effective in Driving Success’

Aug. 23, 2024
Digging into a report on infrastructure buildout success factors and how permitting reform and load growth might shape transmission work going forward.
National Grid
Substations

National Grid Transports Over 1,300 Tons of Supergrid Transformers Across the UK in H1 2024

June 24, 2024
Two supergrid transformers are planned for delivery to National Grid’s Elstree substation in Hertfordshire in June.
NREL
Transmission Reliability

New NREL Report Highlights Pathways to Unlock Full Potential of Interregional Transmission

June 14, 2024
The report identifies issues that prevent current transmission facilities from delivering their maximum potential value and proposes solutions to overcome these challenges.
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Transmission

Swissgrid Invests $142.6 Million For Grid-Related Security Of Supply In Switzerland In First Half Of 2023

Oct. 12, 2023
Work is under process to increase voltage to 380 kV from 220 kV on an existing line between Bassecourt and Muhleberg.
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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.
Consolidated Edison Inc.
Plans call for the transmission (green) and distribution (blue) substations to be built by 2028.
Utility Business

Con Edison Execs Outline Substation Build Plans

Oct. 4, 2023
A JFK-area upgrade is part of work proposed as part of the company’s $14.6B, three-year spending outlook.
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Podcasts

T&D Talk, Episode 5: Undergrounding High-Voltage Transmission Lines

Oct. 4, 2023
Randy Denmon of Southwire explains best practices for undergrounding transmission lines for the third part of Southwire's podcast series.