CTC Global - Model ACCC -Leverage Advanced Conductor

Proven at more than 1,250 projects in over 60 countries, the ACCC® Conductor offers:  

• Higher Capacity– 2X the capacity of conventional conductors mitigates bottlenecks and provides a “no-regrets” path to future-proof the grid 
• Improved Efficiency– Reduces line losses under any load condition, lowers utility and consumer costs, and decreases GHG/CO2 emissions 
• Enhanced Reliability & Resilience– The ACCC® Conductor’s high strength, low-sag and superior core technology offers long term performance 
• Reduced Project Costs & Timeframes– Used in new lines or reconductor projects, the ACCC® Conductor quickly delivers the greatest amount of electricity at the lowest capital cost

Capacity
Increases capacity and carries twice the current of conventional all-aluminum and steel reinforced conductors.

The ACCC® Conductor’s lightweight composite core enables the incorporation of nearly 30% more aluminum without a weight or diameter penalty (using compact trapezoidal strands) in any conductor size. Its low coefficient of thermal expansion core also mitigates thermal sag under highly loaded conditions to deliver the greatest amount of power with the lowest electrical line losses.

While the ACCC® Conductor’s increased capacity is helping future-proof new transmission lines, its greater capacity has also helped increase the capacity of existing power lines through reconductoring. This process allows linemen to quickly and economically replace the older wire with a new ACCC® Conductor to double the line’s capacity without the need to modify or replace existing structures.

The ACCC® Conductor’s high capacity has helped utilities access and deliver the cleanest and lowest-cost energy to its customers, supporting economic development and improving the quality of life for tens of millions of people.

Efficiency
Reduces electrical power line losses by up to 40% or more, which decreases fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions.

For over 20 years, CTC Global has continued raising the conductor efficiency bar while supporting our customer’s goals to build the most advanced and efficient electric power grid that best serves their customers and stakeholders.

The ACCC® Conductor reduces electrical power line losses by up to 40% or more, which decreases fuel consumption and associated greenhouse gas emissions. It also improves overall project economics for new lines, rebuild projects, or reconductoring projects while freeing up generation assets previously wasted to line losses. In many cases, reduced line losses can also reduce water consumed at thermal power plants.

Thus far, the ACCC® Conductor’s improved efficiency has cumulatively saved an estimated 23 million metric tons of CO2 and reduced water consumption by approximately 124 billion gallons— enough water to fill 190,000 Olympic size pools.

Reliability
Resists corrosion and cyclic load fatigue, which improves grid reliability and reduces maintenance costs.

Reliability and conductor performance are critical to grid operators around the world. Sagging lines can cause sag trip outages, economically devastating blackouts, and jeopardize human life and property. The ACCC® Conductor offers a new level of performance and unprecedented reliability.

Using a high-strength, low-sag composite core, The ACCC® Conductor helps utilities avoid sag-trip outages and reduce the risk of powerline-related wildfires. It is also resistant to corrosion and cyclic load fatigue, which improves grid reliability and lowers maintenance costs.

The ACCC® Conductor’s improved efficiency enables utilities worldwide to conserve fuel and generation resources, which can be deployed during emergency conditions. At the same time, its higher capacity allows utilities to redirect power when adjacent lines are taken out of service during foreseen and unforeseen circumstances.

At CTC Global, we take pride in helping more than 250 major utilities and industrial customers improve the reliability of the electric power grid in more than 60 countries.

Resilence
Reduces fuel consumption and associated emissions to help meet sustainability goals.

While the goal of CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor has always been to improve the efficiency, capacity, reliability and resilience of the electric power grid, its ability to reduce fuel consumption and associated emissions is also helping many international utilities and project financiers to achieve their sustainability goals.

Not only does the ACCC® Conductor connect new renewable generation assets and upgrade the existing grid to handle the added capacity, it simultaneously reduces line losses and associated GHG emissions from conventional fossil fuel generation assets. This makes a significant environmental impact and paves the way for a greener energy landscape.

Delivering more power from more renewable assets efficiently is not only a logical choice but a necessary one, and CTC Global is very proud to be able to continue to support these important initiatives.

Cost Savings
Minimizes upfront capital costs, simplifies permitting, and offers performance and savings advantages over its entire service life.

The ACCC® Conductor is a high-capacity, energy-efficient solution that offers multiple cost-saving benefits for consumers and utilities. For new transmission projects, the ACCC® Conductor’s strength and reduced sag allow for greater distances between structures, resulting in lower overall costs, reduced environmental impact, and shorter construction timeframes.

By using the ACCC® Conductor to reconductor existing transmission lines, capacity can be doubled without the need to modify or replace existing structures. This eliminates the need for costly new right-of-ways, reduces permitting expenses and construction time, and frees up equipment and personnel.

The ACCC® Conductor’s increased capacity enables utilities to access and deliver cheaper and cleaner sources of generation, while also reducing grid congestion. Additionally, its improved efficiency reduces line losses by 25 to 40 percent or more, leading to lower generation costs, reduced greenhouse gas emissions, and lower lifecycle costs. Overall, the ACCC® Conductor outperforms conventional steel reinforced conductors, allowing utilities to deliver power at significantly lower costs. These benefits are long-lasting and provide lifetime savings.