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

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    Overhead Transmission

    Understanding Wind Load Design for Power Lines

    Feb. 3, 2025
    Transmission line design is a complex process that requires looking beyond the design wind speed.
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    Podcasts

    Line Life Podcast: A More Bird-Friendly Sky

    Sept. 13, 2024
    This audio story explores how a Scottish utility can divert birds from power lines through a combination of drones, robots and specially designed visual signals.
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    Overhead Transmission

    A More Bird-Friendly Sky: Robots and UAVs Install Bird Diverters

    Aug. 6, 2024
    A combination of drones, robots and specially designed visual signals can divert birds from Scottish power lines.
    Photo courtesy of Eversource.
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    FERC 1920: Meeting Electricity Demand with Faster Planning, Better Cost Recovery

    June 27, 2024
    FERC’s most far-reaching rule in decades is all about planning, building a more resilient grid and how to pay for upgrades.
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    Overhead Transmission

    T&D World Interview: ATC CEO Teresa Mogensen

    May 3, 2024
    Transmission utility ATC hired an industry veteran as its CEO, and she answers T&D World's questions about the utility industry.

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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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    Western Power Completes $1.2 Million Network Upgrade in Merredin

    Jan. 15, 2025
    The infrastructure upgrades included replacing about 60 poles and 6.5 km of conductor, upgrading streetlights and insulators, and undertaking other essential maintenance.
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    Utility Business

    AEP Inks $2.8B Deal to Sell Stake in Some Transmission Companies

    Jan. 13, 2025
    The proposed transaction will enable the utility’s leaders to sell far less stock in coming years as they look to fund capital plans.
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    Modernizing the Grid: Revisiting a Century of Transmission Structure Designs

    Jan. 13, 2025
    Why upgrading the grid doesn't mean replacing everything old.
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    Overhead Transmission

    Actis’ Skyline Brazilian Transmission Platform Acquires Two Transmission Lines and Expands to Total 1,404 km

    Jan. 9, 2025
    Skyline acquired the 435 km (270.2 mi) above-ground transmission line from EDP and two assets from Vinci Partners.