Suspension Mitigation

The Great Grid Illusion: Are We Overpaying for Transmission Conductors?

As the nation races to modernize its aging power grid, utilities are spending billions of dollars on massive infrastructure upgrades. Because these investments are folded into consumer electricity rates for the next 50 years or more, spending this money…


Unlocking 275 GW of Grid Capacity: The Hidden Hardware Risk of FERC 881

Unlocking 275 GW of Grid Capacity: The Hidden Hardware Risk of FERC 881 We applaud organizations like FERC, PJM, and MISO for their proactive efforts to maximize our existing power grid. The recent push for Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs), Dynamic…


Strategic Implementation of Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) to Unlock Latent Capacity in Your Network

 Executive Summary  Your transmission network faces a critical challenge: high-performance assets are currently constrained by legacy hardware. As local demands for electrification and data center load growth accelerate, electric utilities must…


Addressing Escalating Circuit Failure: A Proactive Approach

Electrical connectors, fundamental components of any power distribution system, are subject to inevitable aging and degradation. The only exception to this is a thermal-fusion weld, which effectively eliminates the electrical interface by creating a…


Wildfire Mitigation Benefits of ClampStar Engineered Electrical/Mechanical Shunts

As wildfire seasons become increasingly severe, the need for robust wildfire mitigation strategies has never been more critical. The risks posed by electrical systems operating in overgrown, dry environments are substantial, making effective management…


Integrate DLR and EEMS for a Future-Ready Grid

Will the implementation of dynamic line rating and engineered electrical mechanical shunt technologies aid in increasing transmission conductor capacity?


Will The Implementation of Dynamic Line Rating Technology Aid In Increasing Transmission Conductor Capacity?

Will The Implementation of Dynamic Line Rating Technology Aid In Increasing Transmission Conductor Capacity?


Extending the Life of Overhead Aging Assets with Focus on the Energized Portion of Transmission Line

CARL R. TAMM Classic Connectors, Inc USA SUMMARY The 21st Century has been deemed “The Era of Rebuilding.” Infrastructure around the globe, much built in the early 20th century, including roads, bridges, pipelines, and not to be ignored, our electrical…