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Today, EPRI launched the publicly available Advanced Conductor Specification Guide to provide electric companies with information on developing a specification for procuring advanced conductors and connectors. Advanced conductors use new and existing materials to increase the thermal capacity of power lines, allowing for increased load using existing infrastructure to help meet power demands needs. This specification guide is one of many outcomes being provided through EPRI's new GET SET (Grid-Enhancing Technologies for a Smart Energy Transition) initiative. These solutions can potentially maximize the capacity of existing assets now, while working to build new capacity in the long term. The #GETSET initiative aims to support the deployment of GETs to respond to the rapid load growth, changing generation mix, and extreme weather that energy companies are facing today. EPRI’s Gary Sibilant, a senior area manager on the transmission and distribution infrastructure team, said: “Being able to share these specifications is the culmination of years of research and experience testing advanced conductors. Rather than starting from scratch, now any company can use this guide when procuring advanced conductors and have the confidence that they are setting appropriate specifications for their system.” See the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eBJB3haT To learn more about GET SET, email GETSET@epri.com. 

Today, EPRI launched the publicly available Advanced Conductor Specification Guide to provide electric companies with information on developing a specification for procuring advanced conductors and connectors. Advanced conductors use new and existing materials to increase the thermal capacity of power lines, allowing for increased load using existing infrastructure to help meet power demands needs. This specification guide is one of many outcomes being provided through EPRI's new GET SET (Grid-Enhancing Technologies for a Smart Energy Transition) initiative. These solutions can potentially maximize the capacity of existing assets now, while working to build new capacity in the long term. The #GETSET initiative aims to support the deployment of GETs to respond to the rapid load growth, changing generation mix, and extreme weather that energy companies are facing today. EPRI’s Gary Sibilant, a senior area manager on the transmission and distribution infrastructure team, said: “Being able to share these specifications is the culmination of years of research and experience testing advanced conductors. Rather than starting from scratch, now any company can use this guide when procuring advanced conductors and have the confidence that they are setting appropriate specifications for their system.” See the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eBJB3haT To learn more about GET SET, email GETSET@epri.com. 

Today, EPRI launched the publicly available Advanced Conductor Specification Guide to provide electric companies with information on developing a specification for procuring advanced conductors and connectors. Advanced conductors use new and existing materials to increase the thermal capacity of power lines, allowing for increased load using existing infrastructure to help meet power demands needs. This specification guide is one of many outcomes being provided through EPRI's new GET SET (Grid-Enhancing Technologies for a Smart Energy Transition) initiative. These solutions can potentially maximize the capacity of existing assets now, while working to build new capacity in the long term. The #GETSET initiative aims to support the deployment of GETs to respond to the rapid load growth, changing generation mix, and extreme weather that energy companies are facing today. EPRI’s Gary Sibilant, a senior area manager on the transmission and distribution infrastructure team, said: “Being able to share these specifications is the culmination of years of research and experience testing advanced conductors. Rather than starting from scratch, now any company can use this guide when procuring advanced conductors and have the confidence that they are setting appropriate specifications for their system.” See the full guide here: https://lnkd.in/eBJB3haT To learn more about GET SET, email GETSET@epri.com. 

High-voltage Direct Current (HVDC) transmission is poised to play a pivotal role in the evolution of North America’s power system. A number of projects are currently under construction, and a robust pipeline of additional projects is slated for the coming years. As these new HVDC systems are conceptualized, designed, and installed, it is of paramount importance to ensure their seamless integration into the existing Alternating Current (AC) transmission network. This integration must not compromise the power system’s reliability and performance requirements throughout the project’s lifespan. Transmission utilities, Independent System Operators/Regional Transmission Organizations (ISO/RTOs), and developers adhere to industry best practices and design criteria. However, the development of “grid codes” for interconnected/embedded HVDC lines is essential. These codes will empower grid operators to fully leverage the benefits of HVDC capabilities while maintaining system operation security. EPRI, in collaboration with the Southwest Power Pool (SPP), has developed a comprehensive set of criteria and performance standards for integrating HVDC transmission projects. The proposed standards and requirements are centered around two key areas: A) Planning and performance criteria for HVDC systems, and B) Model requirements and simulation tools. These recommendations stem from an exhaustive benchmarking analysis of various grid codes for HVDC system requirements, conducted by EPRI. The culmination of this effort is embodied in two publicly available technical reports: • “Recommendations for Planning Criteria and Performance Standards for HVDC”: EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2024. 3002030801 [Link]. https://lnkd.in/etyYjYeM • “Planning Criteria and Performance Standards for HVDC: Review of International Codes”: EPRI, Palo Alto, CA: 2023. 3002027099 [Link]. https://lnkd.in/epmUkTks This initiative represents a landmark effort in the development of functional standards for HVDC in the US. It is anticipated to serve as a benchmark for future HVDC standardization endeavors. On behalf of the EPRI staff - Geoff Love and myself - we would like to express our gratitude to the SPP team - Mostafa Sedighizadeh, Doug Bowman, Sunny Raheem, and Sherri Maxey. Their leadership, active participation, and invaluable contributions have been instrumental in the success of this project.

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