DSO Innovation Briefing: Advanced Conductors

As electrification accelerates across Europe, the need to expand grid capacity has never been more urgent. Advanced conductor technologies offer a fast, cost-effective solution to increase transmission and distribution capabilities while maximising existing infrastructure.

Join CurrENT’s DSO Innovation Briefing to explore how next-generation conductors are enabling network operators to integrate renewables more efficiently, relieve congestion, and future-proof their grids.

Why Advanced Conductors Matter

Advanced conductors can transport significantly more electricity than conventional solutions, offering an efficient and scalable approach to grid reinforcement. Key innovations include:

• High-performance materials such as carbon fibre composites, enabling higher operating temperatures and increased transmission capacity.

• Enhanced efficiency and reduced losses, allowing more power to be delivered through existing corridors.

• Integrated reactive power solutions, using advanced dielectric and insulation technologies to improve grid stability and optimise power delivery.

• Accelerated deployment, minimising permitting challenges compared to building new lines

Meet This Session’s Speakers