"Revamping the US Grid: Innovative Solutions for a Looming Crisis"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Newser
The US is facing a decline in the addition of high-voltage transmission lines, with approval processes and lawsuits causing significant delays. Reports suggest that the US could double the electric grid's capacity by adopting the technique of "advanced reconductoring," which involves replacing old power lines with newer models that can carry twice the current. This approach, already used in other countries, could provide room for more wind and solar power. While some US utilities have questions about its effectiveness, experts believe reconductoring could be a major part of upgrading the grid.