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The Advanced Conductor™

November 2025

TOP STORY

Building the Grid to Match the Pace of AI Innovation

As America accelerates into the age of artificial intelligence, one message from the new America’s AI Action Plan stands out: The nation must develop a grid to match the pace of AI innovation. Powering AI’s explosive growth will demand more than new data centers - it will require a fundamental modernization of the electric grid itself. With data center energy use expected to double by 2030, many of the nation’s transmission lines are already operating at or near capacity. Expanding the grid through new corridors will take years, but reconductoring existing lines with advanced materials offers an immediate path forward.

The ACCC® Conductor, developed by CTC Global, has emerged as one of the most practical solutions to this challenge. Its lightweight carbon-fiber core and high-efficiency aluminum strands allow utilities to double line capacity, cut line losses by up to 40%, and extend service life - all without replacing towers or expanding rights-of-way. Already deployed on more than 1,400 projects worldwide, the ACCC® Conductor is helping utilities deliver more power safely, efficiently, and sustainably. In an era when electricity is the lifeblood of innovation, Advanced Conductors like ACCC® Conductor are proving essential to building the smarter, stronger grid that America’s AI-driven future demands.

TRENDING NEWS

As electricity demand soars from AI data centers, EV manufacturing, and onshoring, utilities are discovering that transmission—not generation—is the biggest bottleneck to grid reliability and growth. This article explores how Advanced Conductors, particularly CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor, enable utilities to double line capacity, cut losses by up to 40%, and modernize the grid using existing corridors and structures—avoiding years of permitting delays and costly new builds. With strong policy support from DOE and FERC, reconductoring with Advanced Conductors has become the fastest, most cost-effective way to expand grid capacity and accelerate the clean energy transition.

As electricity demand surges and global supply chains face mounting strain, energy security and independence have become national priorities. This article highlights how CTC Global is strengthening America’s grid—and empowering partners worldwide—through innovation, domestic manufacturing, and strategic global collaboration. By producing its high-performance ACCC® Conductor in the U.S. and in regional facilities abroad, CTC Global ensures both supply-chain security and sustainable access to advanced grid technology. The result: a stronger, smarter, and more resilient electric grid that supports American jobs, drives decarbonization, and empowers communities around the world.

FROM THE FIELD

32 ACCC^® Projects Recently Energized

80 ACCC^® Projects Under Construction

21 ACCC^® Projects Scheduled to Start

1,400+ ACCC^® Projects Completed

Java, Indonesia – Indonesia’s state-owned utility Perusahaan Listrik Negara (PLN) has completed the reconductoring of its 500 kV Suralaya Lama to Cilegon transmission line, marking a major step in strengthening grid reliability and meeting rising regional power demand. The 10.9-kilometer double-circuit line was upgraded with Amsterdam size ACCC® Conductors manufactured by PT. Karya Mega Sarana (KAMESA) under license from CTC Global. In total, 288 kilometers of conductor were supplied. The project, engineered by PT. PLN PUSMANPRO and installed by PT. Centra Multi Elektrindo, was efficiently completed in about five weeks per circuit using two coordinated stringing teams.

The quad-bundled 500 kV line, supported by steel lattice towers with spans up to 703 meters, was completed with PLP hardware and OMAC equipment under varied terrain and several road crossings. Certified CTC Global Master Installers from Dinamika, along with KAMESA supervisors, ensured quality installation. By selecting ACCC® Conductor, PLN increased line capacity and reduced losses, demonstrating its commitment to modernizing Indonesia’s high-voltage grid with advanced, efficient technologies.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Join CTC Global and T&D World for a timely webinar on how Advanced Conductors unlock more transmission capacity - faster, cost-effectively, and without new lines. Learn why ACCC® Conductors, already deployed in 30 states and 69 countries, are rapidly gaining traction in the U.S. for improving reliability, reducing costs, and aligning with new federal and regional policy goals. This session delivers technical insights, policy context, and real utility case studies - a practical roadmap for modernizing the grid.

On Thursday, November 6, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) is hosting a public webinar on how Advanced Conductors and Modern Transmission Technologies are helping utilities rapidly scale grid capacity — without building from scratch. Hear how American Electric Power (Texas), the Costa Rican Institute of Electricity, and Empresas Públicas de Medellín are using Advanced Conductors for record speed and cost savings. Learn how these technologies reduce losses, support dynamic line rating, and unlock gigawatts of hidden capacity in the grid.

This webinar is a valuable resource, offering real-world examples and technical insights into how these transmission technologies are being successfully deployed to modernize grids and improve performance.

This November, CTC Global will join regulators, utilities, and industry leaders at the 2025 NARUC Annual Meeting and Education Conference to explore how innovation and collaboration can advance grid reliability, affordability, and resilience.

From discussions on resource adequacy, data center demand, and wildfire resilience, to panels addressing DER interconnection and next-generation transmission technologies, the agenda highlights the same challenges CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductors help utilities solve every day - building a stronger, cleaner, and more efficient grid for the future. We look forward to sharing insights from these sessions and engaging with forward-thinking stakeholders across the energy landscape.

CTC Global is excited to join over 700 utility professionals at the CEATI Transmission & Distribution Conference, taking place November 11–12, 2025, where industry leaders will explore innovations driving electrification, grid resilience, and a carbon-free future.

This year’s sessions cover essential topics such as Resilient and Sustainable Transmission Systems, Future-Ready Grid Planning and Operations, and Innovations in Substations and Protection Systems - all closely aligned with CTC Global’s mission to deliver high-performance, low-sag ACCC® Conductor solutions that help utilities meet growing demand with greater efficiency and reliability. We look forward to connecting with partners and peers to discuss how Advanced Conductors are empowering utilities to build a stronger, smarter grid.

From November 26 to 28, CTC Global will participate in the most important electrical engineering and energy event in Central America and Panama, organized by IEEE El Salvador Section. Under the theme "Fourth Industrial Revolution: Innovation for a Sustainable Future," this meeting will bring together leaders, experts and companies that are driving technological transformation in the region. Visit us at Booth A42 at the Hilton San Salvador Hotel and discover how ACCC® Conductors are modernizing power grids in more than 65 countries, increasing capacity, reducing losses, and improving energy efficiency." 

RECENT EVENTS

CTC Global participated in the 4th Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) and Grid Enhancing Technologies (GETs) 2025 event hosted by Prospero Events Group. It was 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, the event was essential for those interested in the future of renewable energy integration and grid efficiency. CTC Global's Theodore Paradise, Chief Policy & Grid Strategy Officer, presented updates about the ACCC® Conductor.

CTC Global was proud to be a Silver Sponsor of the CIGRE 2025 International Symposium. We were pleased to welcome attendees to our booth, where we showcased the latest advancements in energy transmission and highlighted how our innovative ACCC® Conductor technology is helping to shape the future of the grid. It was a valuable opportunity to connect with industry leaders and exchange insights that drive sustainable energy solutions. Thank you to everyone who visited us in Montréal!

RECENT REPORTS

CTC Global proudly supports CurrENT Europe’s Recommendations for the EU Grids Package, a landmark proposal that charts a path toward a more resilient, efficient, and decarbonized European power system. By emphasizing grid preparedness, innovation, and the large-scale deployment of Innovative Grid Technologies - including Advanced Conductors like the ACCC® Conductor - CurrENT’s framework aligns technology, policy, and investment to accelerate the clean energy transition. CTC Global’s field-proven solutions directly advance these goals, helping Europe optimize existing infrastructure, enhance resilience, and strengthen energy independence while moving decisively toward net zero.

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