TS Conductor manufactures Aluminum Encapsulated Carbon Core (AECC) conductors that enhance the ampacity of electric transmission and distribution systems while maintaining compatibility with traditional installation practices. This technology allows utilities to increase capacity without the need for costly infrastructure modifications, resulting in significant capital expenditure savings.
Funding
$85.1M 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
Existing electrical transmission and distribution systems often lack the capacity to meet increasing energy demands, necessitating expensive infrastructure upgrades. Traditional conductors may not efficiently handle higher ampacity, leading to thermal sag and limiting the ability to transmit more power.
Solution
TS Conductor provides Aluminum Encapsulated Carbon Core (AECC) conductors that increase the ampacity of power grids while maintaining compatibility with standard installation practices. AECC conductors allow utilities to enhance capacity without significant capital expenditure on infrastructure modifications. The AECC technology combines advanced conductor performance with the safety and reliability of traditional conductors, making it a viable mainstream alternative. By using AECC, utilities can often avoid structure modifications required by other high-ampacity solutions, leading to substantial savings and faster project completion.
Target Audience
The primary customers are utility companies and transmission engineers seeking to increase the capacity of their electrical grids while minimizing capital expenditure and ensuring compatibility with existing infrastructure.
Features
- Aluminum Encapsulated Carbon Core (AECC) design for enhanced ampacity
- Compatible with traditional ACSR/ACCC installation and maintenance practices
- Reduces thermal sag compared to traditional conductors
- Increases capacity without requiring costly infrastructure modifications
- Proven technology with thousands of miles installed since 2016
- Demonstrated CapEx savings in reconductoring and new line projects
- Reduces structure height and quantity in new line construction