AssetCool develops cost-efficient photonic coatings for overhead power lines that reduce operating temperatures and increase conductor ampacity by over 20%. This technology minimizes energy losses and carbon emissions, providing a sustainable solution for enhancing the performance of electrical networks.
Funding
$5.6M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Product
Problem
Overhead power lines are subject to heat gain from solar radiation, leading to elevated operating temperatures. High temperatures reduce the conductor's ampacity, increase energy losses, and can contribute to grid instability, especially during peak demand.
Solution
AssetCool develops photonic coatings for overhead power lines that passively radiate heat into space, reducing operating temperatures and increasing conductor ampacity. The coating's unique properties maintain consistent conductor ampacity across varying levels of solar radiation, maximizing daytime peak capacity. By lowering the conductor temperature, the coating reduces power losses, decreases carbon emissions, and enhances the overall performance and efficiency of electrical networks. This technology offers a cost-effective and sustainable solution for grid operators to increase capacity and reduce their environmental impact.
Target Audience
The primary customers are grid operators and utility companies seeking to enhance the performance of their electrical networks, reduce energy losses, and lower their carbon footprint.
Features
- Photonic coating designed for efficient radiative heat transfer
- Increased conductor ampacity by over 20%
- Consistent conductor ampacity across all levels of solar radiation
- Reduced power losses due to lower operating temperatures
- Decreased carbon emissions, contributing to a smaller carbon footprint
- Durable and easy-to-adopt application process