The primary cause of energy loss is electrical resistance in the conductors, which causes a portion of the electricity to be converted into heat. This loss is directly related to the current flowing through the line. The longer the distance and the lower the voltage, the higher the current required to transmit the same amount of power, and thus, the greater the losses.

Other factors include:

• Corona discharge: An electrical discharge caused by the ionization of air around high-voltage conductors, which dissipates energy.

• Inductive and capacitive losses: Energy is lost due to the magnetic and electric fields created by alternating current (AC) lines.

These are the reasons why transmission is done at extremely high voltages, as this significantly reduces the current and, consequently, resistive losses. Our equipment is essential for working on these high-voltage lines, ensuring the integrity of the system to combat these forms of energy loss.