Overhead Transmission

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

Highlights

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National Grid Drops out of Twin States Clean Energy Link Transmission Project

March 13, 2024
The Twin States Clean Energy Link, a 211-mile, 1,200 MW high voltage direct current power line, had won the support of the Department of Energy with funding from the Transmission...
Photo by Basin Electric.
Overhead Transmission

Basin Electric’s Two 345 kV Transmission Projects Approved by Regulators

March 12, 2024
The 15-mile Pioneer-to-Judson 345-kV line will connect the Pioneer Generation Station Phase IV project to the Judson substation near Williston.
Photo by Philip Kamrass/ New York Power Authority.
Overhead Transmission

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.
Photo by Jonathan Schwind, Entergy.
Overhead Transmission

In Photos: Entergy Rebuilds its Mississippi River Crossing

Dec. 15, 2023
Throughout the entirety of the wire pull operation, the team battled Mother Nature with daily shutdowns because of storms and lightning.
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Overhead Transmission

Hydro One and First Nations To Partner And Develop Three Transmission Lines In Northeast And Eastern Ontario

Oct. 25, 2023
The Government of Ontario decision will help construct the transmission lines to meet the increased electricity demand and create future jobs in the regions.

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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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Overhead Transmission

Actis Launches Brazilian Transmission Platform, Acquires Operational Transmission Asset

Feb. 26, 2024
The transmission line represents the first asset acquired by Actis to create a transmission platform in Brazil, as part of its approach to investing in long life infrastructure...
Substations

Hitachi Energy Invests Over $32 Million To Modernize Power Transformer Manufacturing Facility In Germany

Feb. 26, 2024
The project, expected to be completed in 2026, will generate up to 100 new jobs and address the rising demand for transformers to support Europe's clean energy transition.
Overhead Transmission

Extreme Weather in Action: A Monitoring Perspective

Feb. 22, 2024
One technology company offers innovative line-powered monitoring systems and shares some breathtaking images from its equipment in this gallery. Images shared here include scenes...
Overhead Transmission

Tealov Cardal Transmission Line Begins Operations in Uruguay

Feb. 19, 2024
Cardal consists of a new 55-kilometer, 500 kV high-voltage transmission line, a new 20-kilometer, 150 kV transmission line, a new 500 kV substation, and accompanying infrastructure...