Climate change and the push for renewable energy significantly shape OHTL development:

• Connecting Renewables: New transmission lines are essential to bring power from often remote renewable generation sites (wind farms, large solar installations) to urban load centers. This drives demand for efficient long-distance transmission solutions.

• Grid Modernization for Flexibility: OHTLs need to be more adaptable to handle the intermittent nature of renewables, requiring smarter controls and potentially higher capacity upgrades.

• Extreme Weather Resilience: As climate change leads to more frequent and intense storms, OHTLs must be designed and constructed to withstand higher wind speeds, heavier ice loads, and other environmental stressors, increasing the need for robust construction techniques and equipment.

• Environmental Permitting: There's an increased focus on minimizing the environmental footprint of new OHTL projects, driving demand for methods like tension stringing that reduce ground disturbance. Our equipment and expertise are directly applicable to building the resilient and interconnected grids needed for a sustainable energy future.