Case Studies

See our solutions in action

ACCC® Conductors have been chosen for 1,250 project by over 300 utilities in 65 countries to improve and enhance their electric power grids. These projects include new lines and reconductoring, with many different needs that include added capacity, efficiency, sag mitigation, and more. Applications range from  long spans, river crossings, dessert regions, mountainous landscapes and more. Here are some of the projects with common and unique challenges that showcase why ACCC® Conductor is the best choice for any application.

RECONDUCTORING FOR ADDED CAPACITY IN THE SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

Project Goal: Increase Ampacity (use existing structures)

Conductor Size: Drake

Conductor Length: 30 km

Voltage: 138 kV

Energized: 2005

Over 100 existing structures saved

ELIA ADDS NETWORK RELIABILITY WITH THE ACCC INFOCORE® SYSTEM

Project Goal: Install New Line

Conductor Size: Hawk

Conductor Length: 108 km

Voltage: 34.5 kV

Energized: 2006

American Electric Power Doubles Capacity, Saves Time and Money

SCE Reconductors to Mitigate Sag and Improve Reliability

ENERGIZED RECONDUCTORING — AEP: Corpus Christi to Rio Hondo & N. Edinburg substations, Texas

Project Goal: Increase Ampacity (use existing structures while line remained energized)

Conductor Size: Drake (double-bundled)

Conductor Length: 2,300 km

Voltage: 345 kV

Energized: Uninterrupted Service

The largest energized reconductoring project ever undertaken. Completed eight months ahead of schedule.

HEAVY ICE APPLICATION — NV Energy: Reno to Carson City, line 107

Project Goal: Increase Ampacity (existing structures)

Conductor Size: Linnet

Conductor Length: 90 km

Voltage: 120 kV

Energized: 2009

CORROSIVE MARINE ENVIRONMENT — CFE: Carmen to Noreste

Project Goal: Increase ampacity, reduce line sag, avoid corrosion

Conductor Size: Hawk

Conductor Length: 32 km

Voltage: 230 kV

Energized: 2009

LONG SPAN APPLICATION — Chilectra: El Salto to Torre 8 Line

Project Goal: Increase ampacity (existing structures)

Conductor Size: Linnet

Conductor Length: 28 km

Voltage: 110 kV

Energized: 2009

FIRE STORM SURVIVAL — NV Energy: Reno to Carson City, line 107

Project Goal: Increase Ampacity (existing structures)

Conductor Size: Linnet

Conductor Length: 90 km

Voltage: 120 kV

Energized: 2009

Firestorm 2012: ACCC® Conductor Undamaged

WIND FARM LINK — Neoenergia: 80 turbine upgrade

Project Goal: Increase Ampacity (existing structures)

Conductor Size: Amsterdam

Conductor Length: 57 km

Voltage: 66 kV

Energized: 2008

EXTRA HIGH VOLTAGE APPLICATION — Amprion GMBH

Project Goal: Trial Line

Conductor Size: Oslo

Conductor Length: 8.6 km

Voltage: 400 kV

Energized: 2009

EXTREME WIND SURVIVAL — NV Energy: Reno to Carson City, line 107

Project Goal: Increase Ampacity (existing structures)

Conductor Size: Linnet

Conductor Length: 90 km

Voltage: 120 kV

Energized: 2009

TORNADO TOUGHNESS — OG&E: West Moore to Penn Substation

Project Goal: Increase Ampacity (use existing structures)

Conductor Size: Drake

Conductor Length: 29.3 km

Voltage: 138 kV

Energized: 2008

Line struck after several years of service, line struck by EF-4 / EF-5 Tornado.
High strength core prevented line from falling, enabling rapid repair.

Demonstrated improved grid resiliency.