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    Utilities monitor the condition of their lines and substations to ensure continuity of service, reliability and operation.

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    Silhouette of a substation at night.
    By Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division
    The rollout of a high-speed fiber optic network in Chattanooga has resulted in the creation of 10,000 jobs and $2.7 billion in community value.
    Photo courtesy of LineVision.
    This project deploys 29 LineVision sensors and intends to relieve transmission congestion in the area around Reno, the fourth-largest city in the state.
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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.
    Photo courtesy of Orlando Utilities Commission and Ubicquia.
    OUC crews installing UbiGrid DTM+.

    Highlights

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    April 11, 2025
    This audio story, which is narrated from the April 2025 cover article, explores how a technician solves three mysteries related to transformer trips in the field.
    Photo by Korea Electric Power Corp.
    June 24, 2024
    The utility’s wildfire detection system uses its existing transmission infrastructure and analyzes images with artificial intelligence.
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    May 8, 2024
    Dynamic line ratings enable utilities to measure transmission line capacity with precision rather than based on assumptions.
    Photo by Heimdall Power.
    May 1, 2024
    By installing sensors to perform dynamic line ratings, the utility’s transmission line capacity improved more than 25%, nearly 70% of the time.
    Photo by Laki Power.
    March 1, 2024
    The station includes a bundle of meteorologic equipment, bidirectional cameras and multiple sensors to keep a close watch on transmission and distribution lines.
    Grid hardening with covered conductor, wildlife covers, fire resistant wrapped wood pole, etc. Photo by SCE
    May 2, 2024
    SCE's multi-layered approach effectively mitigates the wildfire challenge.
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    April 19, 2024
    The waiver was received with the help of Skydio, a U.S. drone and software manufacturer, and authorizes operations through 2028, specific to Skydio drones.
    Feb. 22, 2024
    Since the plan's inception, the lab has restored many high-voltage services, including lightning impulse (up to 1,400 kV), switching impulse (up to 900 kV), dry and wet power ...