Emission Reduction Initiatives - Leveraging ACCC® Conductor Technology. How the use of ACCC® Conductor is helping combat climate change. Between 2005 and 2010, the newly introduced ACCC® Conductor was used to increase the capacity of 3,500 circuit kilometers of transmission lines in a handful of countries.
Today, over 27,000 circuit kilometers of ACCC Conductor are in service in 51 countries (as of 12/2019). While the ACCC Conductor was initially deployed to increase the capacity of existing transmission lines to alleviate congestion, mitigate sag clearance violations, accommodate load growth and enable the integration of renewables, its improved conductivity is also reducing electrical line losses which serves to reduce fuel consumption and associated CO2 emissions— subsequently helping combat climate change. To put this in perspective, consider the cost of purchasing 600,000 electric cars. Assuming they were powered by 100% renewable energy and the cost per vehicle was $30,000 dollars, that would represent an $18 billion dollar investment. Reconductoring with ACCC® Conductor Offers Major Benefits. Did you know that by using ACCC® Conductor a utility can increase the power and the efficiency of a power line by replacing the wires on the existing towers?
This is usually not a choice when using traditional ACSR conductors. A larger traditional conductor is often too heavy for the existing structures. ACCC® Conductor - Learn how it make smart grid smarter. The U.S.
Department of Energy defines Smart Grid as “an electrical grid that uses computers and other technology to gather and act on information, such as information about the behaviors of suppliers and consumers, in an automated fashion to improve the efficiency, reliability, economics, and sustainability of the production and distribution of electricity.” While most of us immediately think about new meters attached to our homes and appliances that know when to turn on and off, if you read the above definition carefully, it clearly says “…uses computers and other technology.” Therefore, the technology that carries the electrons seems to be relevant – especially when it is as smart and efficient as the ACCC Conductor. CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor uses a high-strength, light-weight carbon fiber core with a very low coefficient of thermal expansion.
Advancement of Conductor Technology - ACCC InfoCore™ System. The ACCC InfoCore™ System reduces real-world conductor installation risk experienced by utilities, contractors and lineman across the globe.
These dedicated professionals know that even with the best tools, equipment and field conditions, accidents can happen. By using a proprietary infrared light system, special fibers in the core, and a robust data-capture and recording methodology, the ACCC InfoCore™ System can confirm the integrity of the conductor in minutes. While not mandatory, this capability serves to improve reliability and confidence. CTC Global Performs Virtual Factory Acceptance Testing. The ACCC Conductor is Saving Water. Did you know that 40 percent of all clean water consumed in the United States is used to produce electricity and that a modern combined cycle natural gas plant consumes over 45 cubic meters of clean filtered water for every megawatt hour of electricity it produces?
Consider this: The ACCC Conductor has been deployed to more than 800 projects in 52 countries representing more than 100,000 kilometers of ACCC in service today. The line loss reductions are effectively saving over 300 Megawatts of Generation Capacity, which is also saving water. If you consider that the annual output of this plant would exceed 2.6 million megawatt hours of electricity, you’d realize that operating this plant would require over 117 million cubic meters of water per year. Emission Reduction Initiatives - Leveraging ACCC® Conductor Technology. Reconductoring with ACCC® Conductor Offers Major Benefits. SSE won capital project of the Year Award for ACCC® Reconductor Project. Representing two years of hard work upgrading one of the north of Scotland’s longest-serving power lines, SSE won Utility Week’s Capital Project of the Year Award 2020 for doubling the capacity of the existing Fort Augustus – Fort William overhead line to accommodate growth in renewable electricity in the area.
The 44 kilometer line was originally built in the 1950’s following the passing of the Hydro Act, which brought power to the north of Scotland and the glens and permitted limited industrialization including a local aluminum smelter. After nearly 70 years in service, the project team needed to determine the best way to upgrade the line while minimizing the impact on the local communities surrounding it. The location of the line, which crosses public roads, railway lines, and the Caledonian Canal, following steep terrain throughout its route, added to the challenges that the team needed to be creative to overcome. EDP Completes 7th ACCC® Conductor Installation in Portugal. Earlier this month Energias de Portugal (EDP) installed Helsinki size ACCC® Conductor on their Monte Feio to APS 60 kV transmission line very close to the ocean adjacent to the City of Sines, in southwest Portugal.
ACCC® Conductor was selected to increase line capacity and reduce thermal sag. The conductor’s higher strength, greater efficiency and resistance to salt air corrosion were also considered favorable advantages for this application. The project was supported by contractor Tecnerga and Reder. ACCC® Conductor - Learn how it make smart grid smarter. How the use of ACCC® Conductor is helping combat climate change. Advancement of Conductor Technology - ACCC InfoCore™ System.
Consumers benefit when ACCC® Conductors are installed on their grid. Some benefits are obvious, others not so much… Higher Transmission Line Capacity: Increased line capacity offers numerous benefits to the consumer: It can reduce “congestion costs” by providing access to the least expensive sources of generation.It can provide access to the cleanest sources of generation to reduce air and water pollution and help combat climate change.It can accommodate load growth to support local economic development and attract new businesses.It can reduce the likelihood of blackouts by providing alternate pathways for power delivery during severe weather events.It can lower overall consumer costs as energy costs are passed through to consumers by the power companies and local businesses.It can help people stay employed – High energy costs have driven many businesses away and employment has suffered.
Improved Energy Efficiency: Reconductoring with ACCC® Conductor Offers Major Benefits. ACCC® Conductor & The Value of Grid Resilience. The ACCC® Conductor Composite Core has survived a tornado strike, wild fire, direct rifle shot, and crane strike; All real-world examples of proven resiliency.
The hybrid composite core of the ACCC® Conductor in conjunction with the trapezoidal aluminum strands allows ~28 % more aluminum without a diameter or weight penalty compared to a traditional ACSR (steel core) conductor. This, along with the thermal properties of the composite core, essentially doubles the ampacity of a replaced “Reconductored” line and can reduce associated line losses by up to 40%. These grid resilience capabilities give grid operators the ability to redirect current through this added capacity in order to avoid overheating adjacent lines during an outage.
There are multiple economic factors to consider when looking into “Grid Resilience” as it relates to overheated or sagging power lines. The ACCC Conductor is Saving Water. Emission Reduction Initiatives - Leveraging ACCC® Conductor Technology. Reconductoring with ACCC® Conductor Offers Major Benefits. Improve Grid performance with these 3 Technologies from CTC Global. When it comes to improving the performance of the grid, CTC Global has already exceeded the expectations of its client and customers by providing them with the most reliable, efficient and resilient conductors – ACCC® Conductor.
These conductors are based on advanced composite technology which was earlier developed for aerospace and other highly demanding applications where providing enhanced performance and durability of the products are highly important. When it comes to CTC Global technology, it holds a large number of U.S. and other international patents that mainly includes these four major technologies: AEP uses ACCC ® Conductor: a case for energy efficient conductors. In 2016, American Electric Power won the Edison Award for Transmission Project of the Year. They replaced two 120 mile long 345 kV circuits of ACSR conductor with ACCC® Conductor with a goal of nearly doubling line capacity without having to rebuild or replace existing structures (to save time, money and environmental impact). The project was completed while the line remained energized.
While the primary goals were achieved and the project completed eight months ahead of schedule, the use of ACCC Conductor also reduced line losses by a whopping 30%. Reduced line losses in this case translates into a 300,000 MWh savings per year (~$15 million @ $50.00 / MWh). It also reduces CO2 emissions by ~200,000 metric tons per year (the equivalent of removing 34,000 cars from the road). Advancement of Conductor Technology - ACCC InfoCore™ System. How important is it to reduce Carbon Footprint? Role of CTC Global in this.
According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, greenhouse gases are the gases that keep heat in the earth’s atmosphere. Although these gases do occur naturally, still the human activities has contributed a lot in greenhouse gas emissions. It is very important for us to understand that the rise in carbon dioxide level because of human activities and energy consumption right from the time when industrial revolution started has now become the major cause behind overall warming of the planet that is having impacts around the globe. Using and wasting electricity, driving vehicles and industrial work are a few common activities due to which the hazardous gases are emitted. NEA Completes 1st ACCC® Conductor Installation in Nepal. With the support of Mudbhary and Joshi Construction pvt, Ltd., Nepal Electric Authority (NEA) completed upgradation of their 33 kV Dhalkebar to Mujeliya Line in Nepal.
NEA selected 242 kcmil Silvassa size ACCC Conductor to replace ACSR Dog size conductor. The ~22 circuit kilometer double circuit line used 144 kilometers of ACCC Conductor provided by Apar Industries Ltd. The reconductor project used existing steel lattice structures with ~130 meter spans without modification. SCE Uses ACCC® Conductor to Mitigate Sag and Increase Capacity. In 2016, CPUC gave SCE approval to mitigate sag clearance issues and increase line capacity from 936 amps to 1520 amps on the 230 kV Rector to Vestal lines (1&2) and on the 230 kV Vestal to Magunden lines (1&2) in the Big Creek Transmission Corridor. The use of the ACCC® Conductor enabled SCE to minimize the need to modify or replace existing structures on the 137 circuit mile project which saved time, money and the need for special permitting. SCE selected 714 kcmil Dove size ACCC Conductor. The upgraded lines also eliminated load shedding during low-hydro conditions.
The Big Creek Hydro Project is located 60 miles north of Fresno, California at the base of the Sierra Nevada Mountains. It currently has 6 major reservoirs, 27 dams, and 9 powerhouses. In September 2020, a wildfire burned more than 375,000 acres causing extensive damage to other transmission and distribution lines in the area. Advancement of Conductor Technology - ACCC InfoCore™ System. The ACCC InfoCore™ System reduces real-world conductor installation risk experienced by utilities, contractors and lineman across the globe. These dedicated professionals know that even with the best tools, equipment and field conditions, accidents can happen. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability. Emission Reduction Initiatives - Leveraging ACCC® Conductor Technology.
Initially deployed to increase the capacity and reduce thermal sag on highly congested transmission lines, the ACCC® Conductor is also being widely deployed to help meet emission reduction initiatives. The ACCC Conductor is Saving Water. Did you know that 40 percent of all clean water consumed in the United States is used to produce electricity and that a modern combined cycle natural gas plant consumes over 45 cubic meters of clean filtered water for every megawatt hour of electricity it produces? Taiwan Power Company Deploys ACCC® Conductor. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability. Consumers benefit when ACCC® Conductors are installed on their grid.
Some benefits are obvious, others not so much… Emission Reduction Initiatives - Leveraging ACCC® Conductor Technology. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability. How important is it to reduce Carbon Footprint? Role of CTC Global in this. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, greenhouse gases are the gases that keep heat in the earth’s atmosphere. Although these gases do occur naturally, still the human activities has contributed a lot in greenhouse gas emissions. It is very important for us to understand that the rise in carbon dioxide level because of human activities and energy consumption right from the time when industrial revolution started has now become the major cause behind overall warming of the planet that is having impacts around the globe.
ACCC Composite Core production in Indonesia announced by CTC Global. In November of 2017, CTC Global announced the opening of a new ACCC Conductor composite core production facility in Indonesia under a joint venture agreement with PT Dinamika Elektra. PT Composite Core Indonesia (CCI), as it’s known, is an ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 certified facility located in Bekasi, Jawa Barat, just outside of Jakarta. Emission Reduction Initiatives - Leveraging ACCC® Conductor Technology. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability.
How important is it to reduce Carbon Footprint? Role of CTC Global in this. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability. How important is it to reduce Carbon Footprint? Role of CTC Global in this. National Electric Power Company Selects ACCC® Conductor for Transmission Line Upgrades in Jordan. With the support of Energoprojekt ENTEL, ARCC Arabian Romanian Electromechanical and Transrail Lighting Ltd, the National Electric Power Company of Jordan began a series of reconductor projects to increase the efficiency, capacity and reliability of their 132 kV system. Thus far, three out of ~ten projects have been completed with 546.4 mm2 Hamburg size ACCC Conductor supplied by Midal Cable which replaced existing AAAC conductor. Hardware for the project was supplied by Preformed Line Products (PLP). NEPCO operates the bulk power network in Jordan, which is composed principally of 400 and 132 kV circuits.
The transmission system is structured on the north-south axis of Jordan. It is essentially a radial system with no looping except for a small ring around the main load center of Amman. Taiwan Power Company Deploys ACCC® Conductor. CTC Global's Free conductor comparison CCP™ Software now online. CTC Global is pleased to announce that our highly regarded Conductor Comparison Program (CCP™) software is now available online, and is accessible at ccp.ctcglobal.com The new web-based version has all the features found in the Excel version, which has been replaced and will no longer be supported.
The new version is designed to make it easier to use, and it also has some new features. Brookfield Renewable Selects ACCC® Conductor for Challenging Long Span Project in Tennessee. Several months ago, Brookfield Renewables completed a double circuit line upgrade using ACCC® conductor to increase line capacity and replace very old conductors. The project included mountain spans of over 5,000 feet. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability.
How important is it to reduce Carbon Footprint? Role of CTC Global in this. Gupta Power & OPTCL Complete ACCC® Conductor Upgrade in Odisha, India. William Allen - CTC Global's Newest ACCC® Master Installer. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability. How important is it to reduce Carbon Footprint? Role of CTC Global in this. William Allen - CTC Global's Newest ACCC® Master Installer. Gupta Power & OPTCL Complete ACCC® Conductor Upgrade in Odisha, India. Pampa Energia de Argentina Completes ACCC® Reconductoring Project. Brookfield Renewable Selects ACCC® Conductor for Challenging Long Span Project in Tennessee. EPRI Successfully Completes Test of ACCC Conductor and Hardware. Transmission Line Capacity, Efficiency, and Reliability are highly important. Bihar State Power Completes ACCC® Reconductor Projects in India. AEP uses ACCC ® Conductor: a case for energy efficient conductors.
Consumers benefit when ACCC® Conductors are installed on their grid. The ACCC Conductor is Saving Water. CTC Global Performs Virtual Factory Acceptance Testing. Emission Reduction Initiatives - Leveraging ACCC® Conductor Technology. AEP uses ACCC ® Conductor: a case for energy efficient conductors. How Utilities Are Leveraging ACCC® Conductor Technology to Achieve Their Emission Reduction Initiatives. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability.
Southern Vietnam Power 220 kV ACCC® Upgrade Completed in Vietnam. First ACCC® Conductor installation in Montenegro. ACCC® Intallation in China on Milestone 1100 kV DC Project in China. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability. Bihar State Power Completes ACCC® Reconductor Projects in India. How Utilities Are Leveraging ACCC® Conductor Technology to Achieve Their Emission Reduction Initiatives. CTC Global Co-Sponsors California Energy Summit. How important is it to reduce Carbon Footprint? Role of CTC Global in this. How Utilities Are Leveraging ACCC® Conductor Technology to Achieve Their Emission Reduction Initiatives. COPEL to Begin Reconductoring 230 kV Double Circuit Londrina to Ibiporã Transmission Line. NPT/PTC1 Completes ACCC® Reconductor Project in Vietnam. CTC Global Co-Sponsors California Energy Summit. Consumers benefit when ACCC® Conductors are installed on their grid.
The ACCC Conductor is Saving Water. Bihar State Power Completes ACCC® Reconductor Projects in India. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability. AEP uses ACCC ® Conductor: a case for energy efficient conductors. ACCC® Intallation in China on Milestone 1100 kV DC Project in China. Consumers benefit when ACCC® Conductors are installed on their grid. How important is it to reduce Carbon Footprint? Role of CTC Global in this. AEP uses ACCC ® Conductor: a case for energy efficient conductors. First ACCC® Conductor installation in Montenegro. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability. How important is it to reduce Carbon Footprint? Role of CTC Global in this. Southern Vietnam Power 220 kV ACCC® Upgrade Completed in Vietnam. A Case for Energy Efficient Conductors. EDP Completes 5th ACCC Installation in Portugal. Bihar State Power Completes ACCC® Reconductor Projects in India. High-Capacity, Low-Sag ACCC conductors outperform other conductors. Consumers benefit when ACCC® Conductors are installed on their grid.
CTC Global wins patent infringement suit against Mercury Cable & Energy. ACCC Composite Core production in Indonesia announced by CTC Global. Transmission Line Efficiency, Capacity and Reliability.