Aluminum Conductor Composite Core ACCC^® conductor

Aluminum Conductor Composite Core (ACCC^®) is the solution when other high temperature conductors won’t meet your transmission line requirements. The composite core is 30% lighter than aluminum, stronger than steel, and expands at less than 15% of steel. This results in savings on tower steel, foundation and losses. It’s not what the conductor costs, but what the conductor saves you over its lifetime.

Features

• Mitigate Thermal Sag - ACCC conductor’s carbon composite core has a much lower coefficient of thermal expansion compared to steel, aluminum, or other core materials.
• Reduce Line Losses - Under equivalent load conditions, ACCC conductor reduces line losses by 30% to 40% compared to other conductors of the same diameter and weight.
• Improve System Efficiency - ACCC conductor’s additional aluminum content improves conductivity and reduces line losses, which can increase overall system efficiency.
• Decrease Project Costs - ACCC conductor can reduce the cost of upgrading existing lines or new corridors due to its greater strength, reduced sag, and increased capacity.
• Reduce Generation Requirements, Conserve Fuel and Reduce Emissions - ACCC conductor’s ability to reduce line losses can provide significant reductions in fuel consumption and their associated emissions from fossil fuel sources or improve the overall efficiency and economic performance of renewable resources. Increased power delivery can also reduce the demand for new sources of energy.