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LineVision system frees capacity for 75,000 homes and cuts £20m in costs National Grid has installed dynamic line rating (DLR) technology from LineVision across 275km of overhead power lines, unlocking capacity for more renewable energy and cutting consumer costs. The sensors, now active on circuits between Penwortham and Daines, and Norton to Thornton, monitor real-time conditions to increase line capacity beyond static assumptions. The rollout is expected to save up to £20 million annually and enable enough renewable power to supply 75,000 homes. “This will boost the capacity of our existing infrastructure and help increase the network’s capacity for renewable power,” said Corin Ireland, SO:TO optimisation engineer at National Grid. LineVision chief executive Hudson Gilmer said the project would “rapidly deliver real benefits to customers” and strengthen grid reliability. The move is part of National Grid’s broader investment programme to modernise the network and support net-zero targets, including new infrastructure under The Great Grid Upgrade. |
