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    The devices and software provide valuable insights into line conditions by analyzing real-time wind and weather data, providing instantaneous calculations and line ratings so entities like Basin Electric can push more power through appropriate lines.
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    Hitachi Energy
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    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.
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    Life on the Line

    Oct. 8, 2024
    In honor of T&D World's 75th anniversary, we are re-sharing some vintage photos from the early days of electricity.
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    Transmission

    Route Approved for TEP Midtown Transmission Line

    Sept. 11, 2024
    The project will involve the installation of a 138-kV transmission line, a substation, and other upgrades, replacing older, lower-voltage equipment to improve grid reliability...
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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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    ‘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.
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    NextEra Competitive Transmission Wins Tee Up $1.9B in Spending

    Jan. 29, 2024
    Executives expect the division to generate up to $375 million in adjusted EBITDA this year; ‘The momentum is terrific.’
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    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.
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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.