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Why Drone-Deployed Bird Diverters Are a Win for Utilities and Wildlife
Fatal bird strikes on power lines are a persistent and preventable problem, especially for migratory species unfamiliar with the terrain. These strikes and deaths have real consequences for wildlife and utility operations, leading to preventable deaths, customer...
Dynamic Line Ratings and Ambient-Adjusted Ratings: Optimizing Transmission Capacity
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) The modernization of the U.S. transmission system is crucial for accommodating the increasing demand for long-distance clean energy transportation. Two methodologies, Dynamic Line Ratings (DLRs) and Ambient-Adjusted Ratings (AARs), have...
Top Power Line Marker Balls for High-Efficiency Transmission Lines
By P&R-Tech (Portland, Or.) Power Demand Is Surging Electricity demand is rising faster than it has in decades. Driven by AI, electric vehicles, and sprawling data centers, utilities are rapidly upgrading their existing infrastructure to keep up. Newer 765 kV...