KPTCL adopts Dynamic Line Rating technology to boost grid capacity without installing additional infrastructure
The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited is piloting Dynamic Line Rating technology to increase grid capacity by 25% without new infrastructure. The system uses IoT sensors to adjust transmission limits based on real-time weather data.
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Demonstrates how advanced technology can optimize existing energy infrastructure to meet rising demand efficiently.
The Karnataka Power Transmission Corporation Limited (KPTCL) has launched a pilot project to implement Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) technology on the 220 kV Puttenahalli–Sahakarnagar transmission corridor in Bengaluru. This technology reportedly helps to enhance the transmission capacity by up to 25% without any additional capital investment in new infrastructure.
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