LineVision, a U.S.-based provider of non-contact overhead power line monitoring systems, recently announced the continued deployment of its Dynamic Line Ratings (DLR) technology on National Grid’s electricity transmission network in the United Kingdom (U.K.). This effort is aimed at unlocking additional capacity on existing transmission corridors to speed the integration of secure, affordable power sources while reducing costs for energy consumers.
LineVision’s advanced sensors have been installed on key circuits along some of the most constrained north-south transmission lines in the U.K. The project spans more than 170 miles of overhead conductors across multiple transmission lines.
This deployment is expected to greatly increase the capacity of these lines to transmit electricity, potentially powering an additional 75,000 homes annually, and could deliver annual consumer savings of $26 million by alleviating costly congestion. Early results show LineVision’s DLR has already increased capacity on these lines by more than 20%.
This expansion builds on the successful projects completed on both sides of the Atlantic. In the U.S., National Grid has implemented LineVision’s solutions on networks in New York and Massachusetts, where DLR has proven effective in increasing grid reliability.
“We’re proud to support National Grid’s leadership in deploying grid-enhancing technologies that boost capacity, reduce congestion, and rapidly deliver real benefits to customers,” said LineVision CEO Hudson Gilmer. “This technology unlocks additional capacity on existing lines, helping National Grid meet the challenge of surging load growth, strengthen grid reliability and honor their commitment to affordability.”
“Integrating grid-enhancing technologies such as LineVision’s is a crucial part of National Grid’s work to increase the capacity of our network to meet increased demand,” said Mark Lissimore, Director of Infrastructure Delivery at National Grid Electricity. “Innovative projects such as this will boost the capacity of our existing infrastructure and help increase the network’s capacity for renewable power, delivering lower costs for consumers whilst continuing to maintain world-class reliability.”
LineVision’s DLR system uses non-contact sensors to continuously monitor power line conditions and environmental factors. This data is used to calculate a real-time “dynamic line rating,” reflecting the actual capacity of the line under prevailing weather and loading conditions. Unlike static ratings – which are based on conservative, fixed assumptions – dynamic ratings safely and reliably unlock additional capacity by increasing situational awareness of line capacity in real time.
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