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September 2025

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Modernizing the Grid: Policy Momentum, Proven Leadership, and Why Next-Generation Conductors Must Lead

The U.S. transmission grid is entering a once-in-a-century expansion cycle as electrification, renewable integration, AI and data centers, and resilience demands converge at unprecedented scale. Federal policy is stepping up with FERC Order 1920, which requires utilities to evaluate advanced solutions such as Grid-Enhancing Technologies (GETs) and High-Performance Conductors (HPCs). At the same time, states across the country are translating policy into action - mandating that utilities prioritize efficiency and reconductoring before pursuing costly new corridors.

In this rapidly evolving landscape, CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor continues to set the benchmark for next-generation performance. With more than 1,400 deployments worldwide, ACCC® Conductor has proven its ability to double capacity, cut losses by up to 40%, and strengthen resilience while accelerating project timelines. The full article explores how national and state policy momentum is aligning with proven field leadership - and why Advanced Conductors like ACCC® Conductor must play a central role in building the grid of the future.

Unlocking Grid Potential: New POWER Report Highlights Key ACCC® Conductor Use Cases

A new CTC Global sponsored report from POWER Engineers, a member of WSP, highlights the significant benefits of CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor for new and rebuilt transmission lines. The study compared ACCC® Conductor to traditional options such as ACSR, ACSS, and ACSS/TW across multiple scenarios up to 345 kV. The results were clear: ACCC® Conductor can reduce line losses by as much as 25%, cut total project costs by up to 15%, and deliver nearly double the ampacity of equivalent ACSR conductors - all while reducing sag by 4–7 feet, which lowers structure heights and foundation costs.

The analysis also showed that ACCC® Conductor is cost-competitive with high-temperature conductors like ACSS and ACSS/TW while offering added advantages such as reduced structure loading and greater design flexibility. In many cases, ACCC® Conductor allowed utilities to use smaller or fewer sub-conductors without compromising performance. These findings confirm what utilities around the world are already experiencing: ACCC® Conductor is not only a high-performance option, but also a cost-effective, future-ready solution for grid modernization.

TRENDING NEWS

As the power sector races to modernize, Advanced Conductors are stepping into the spotlight - delivering greater efficiency, higher capacity, and improved reliability for transmission lines worldwide. But ensuring long-term confidence in these carbon fiber composite core designs requires more than performance claims; it requires rigorous, trusted standards. In our latest blog post, we explore how ASTM B987-20 and IEC TS 62818-1 are shaping the future of Advanced Conductors by defining performance thresholds, harmonizing testing protocols, and giving utilities the confidence to invest in grid upgrades that will serve for decades to come.

As steel costs soar and transmission demand accelerates, utilities are rethinking traditional approaches to grid expansion. In today’s high-cost market, reconductoring with CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor has emerged as a faster, more cost-effective, and lower-risk alternative to steel-intensive rebuilds or new line construction. By retaining existing structures and foundations while doubling capacity, reducing losses, and improving resilience, reconductoring delivers the capacity relief utilities need in months - not years - while avoiding the heavy civil costs and delays of conventional projects.

As the power grid faces unprecedented demands - from aging infrastructure and renewables to AI data centers and electrification - utilities are rethinking how they strengthen transmission capacity. While legacy steel-core conductors offer incremental improvements, they remain limited by weight, sag, and thermal expansion. CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor, built on Advanced Carbon Fiber Composite Core Technology, breaks these barriers. With superior strength, lower sag, and greater efficiency, ACCC® Conductor and its ULS and AZR variants offer utilities a future-ready solution to deliver more power, more reliably.

FROM THE FIELD

5 ACCC^® Projects Recently Energized

80 ACCC^® Projects Under Construction

21 ACCC^® Projects Scheduled to Start

1,350+ ACCC^® Projects Completed

CTC Global is pleased to announce the completion of the first ACCC® Conductor Installation in Sydney, Australia. Using ACCC® Conductor supplied by CTC Global’s authorized manufacturing partner, ILJIN, Endeavour Energy installed Brussels size ACCC® Conductor on a single circuit 132 kV line. Much of the reconductoring project took place at night due to a highway crossing. Master Installer Zul Shaffie of Duratrans Australia supported the installation which used PLP Hardware and Tesmec pullers and tensioners. For more information, please visit www.ctcglobal.com

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join CTC Global and Energy Central for a practical, field-focused webinar featuring CTC Global’s Field Services Manager, Master Installer, and experienced utility linemen. Learn how ACCC® Conductor integrates seamlessly into existing infrastructure - and how CTC Global supports installation crews every step of the way. Registration Link

Heading to T&D World Live 2025 in Phoenix? Don’t miss CTC Global at our exhibit! We’re showcasing Advanced Conductor solutions that boost grid efficiency, resiliency, and sustainability. Stop by to connect with our team, explore the latest tech, and see how we’re powering the future of energy. Let’s shape the grid - together! For more information

CTC Global is proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the CIGRE 2025 International Symposium. Visit us at Booth 409 to explore the latest advancements in energy transmission and learn how our innovative ACCC® Conductor technology is shaping the future of the grid. We look forward to connecting with industry leaders and sharing insights that drive sustainable energy solutions. See you in Montréal! For more information Click Here

Join CTC Global at the 4th Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) and Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) 2025 hosted by Prospero Events Group. This is the premier event for exploring cutting-edge advancements in energy transmission. Focused on the transformative potential of Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) and grid enhancement technologies, this event is essential for those interested in the future of renewable energy integration and grid efficiency. CTC Global's Theodore Paradise, Chief Policy and Grid Strategy Officer will be presenting updates about the ACCC® Conductor. Learn More

RECENT EVENTS

CTC Global was pleased to join industry leaders at the II SELTE – Seminar on Electricity Transmission Lines – that took place August 6–7, 2025, at the Royal Tulip Brasília Alvorada in Brasília, Brazil. Hosted by ABRATE, I ABRATE, and ENG SMART LEAD, this premier event featured panels and sessions focused on innovation, operations, climate resilience, and quality in transmission line development.

RECENTLY PUBLISHED REPORTS

A new August 2025 report from WIRES and London Economics International (LEI) spotlights how Advanced Transmission Technologies (ATTs) and Innovative Practices can help utilities meet surging electricity demand while improving reliability and resilience. Among these solutions, Advanced Conductors stand out as proven, field-ready tools delivering immediate and lasting grid benefits.

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