Replacing conservative static seasonal power line ratings with real-time dynamic thermal ratings.
Traditional utilities rate power lines based on worst-case hot summer days. By measuring true physical wire sag and local wind cooling via radar, utilities safely transmit up to 35% more power over existing lines.
Unlocking dynamic capacity allows regional grids to absorb sudden surges of renewable wind power without curtailing clean energy or building multi-billion dollar new transmission corridors.
Deploying ISACGrid across 300 miles of 230 kV transmission lines enabled an additional 450 MW of clean wind power transfers, saving consumers $68M in congestion costs.