Utility Dive•17 days ago
Ameren begins testing dynamic line rating technology
Key Takeaway
Dynamic Line Rating technology offers a practical solution to unlock existing transmission capacity, directly benefiting developers by easing interconnection and reducing curtailment, and large loads through improved reliability and efficiency.
AI Summary
- •Ameren is piloting Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) technology with Heimdall Power, deploying 30 sensor units on its most congested transmission lines to monitor real-time conditions.
- •Fifteen sensors have already been installed, aiming to optimize the utilization of existing transmission infrastructure without requiring new line construction.
- •For developers, this initiative could lead to increased available transmission capacity, potentially easing interconnection bottlenecks and reducing curtailment risks for new generation projects (e.g., solar, wind, storage).
- •Large power consumers and IPPs could benefit from enhanced grid reliability and more efficient power delivery, potentially leading to more stable and cost-effective energy access.
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Article Content
A pilot with Heimdall Power anticipates 30 sensor units that clamp directly onto transmission lines to monitor real-time conditions. Ameren said 15 have already been deployed to some of its most congested lines.