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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+.

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    Photo by Korea Electric Power Corp.
    Wildfire

    KEPCO Monitors Wildfires with AI in Korea

    June 24, 2024
    The utility’s wildfire detection system uses its existing transmission infrastructure and analyzes images with artificial intelligence.
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    Test and Measurement

    Achieve Capacity Gains with Dynamic Line Rating

    May 8, 2024
    Dynamic line ratings enable utilities to measure transmission line capacity with precision rather than based on assumptions.
    Photo by Heimdall Power.
    Transmission Reliability

    Great River Energy Unlocks Hidden Transmission Capacity

    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.
    Test and Measurement

    Laki Power Launches Multi Monitoring Station for Power Lines

    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.
    Photo by Infravision.
    Test and Measurement

    PG&E Hosts Drone Pilots for Electric Utility Operations

    Dec. 18, 2023
    PG&E began using drones in detailed electric transmission infrastructure inspections in 2015.
    Grid hardening with covered conductor, wildlife covers, fire resistant wrapped wood pole, etc. Photo by SCE
    Wildfire

    SCE Reduces Faults, Lowers Risk of Wildfire Ignitions

    May 2, 2024
    SCE's multi-layered approach effectively mitigates the wildfire challenge.
    Skydio X10
    Test and Measurement

    NYPA Receives FAA Waiver For Automated Drone Operations

    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.
    Test and Measurement

    KEMA Power Test High Voltage Laboratory’s New Investment

    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 ...