>>VA Tech Researchers Work to Prevent Power Outages, Improve Grid Reliability
(Blacksburg, VA) -- Researchers at Virginia Tech are developing innovative solutions to enhance power line resilience in Virginia. Rebecca Hughes explains.Preview: Voicer Script:
The work puts focus on new technologies to prevent power outages and improve grid reliability during severe weather. WSLS reports their work involves exploring any advantages to underground power lines, and looking at advanced materials and designs that can withstand harsh conditions.The North American Wood Pole Council website offers several studies that show significantly higher costs for undergound power lines without a corresponding improvement in reliability of electrical service.