Solar beacons illuminate transmission towers

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The Arizona Electric Power Cooperative Inc. used a solar powered lighting system on transmission towers to meet Federal Aviation Administration requirements. The critical project, involving warning beacons at Bullhead City Airport, is described.

Author: Huddleston, Richard D.
Usage, Solar energy, Arizona Electric Power Cooperative Inc.

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Line upgraded over hilly terrain

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The Pennsylvania Power and Light Co. needed to upgrade its transmission lines in order to continue to serve its customers. Computer-aided analysis helped in the transfer development. The project with its modifications is described.

Author: Keeler, J.A., Simpson, K.D.
PPL, Pennsylvania Power and Light Co.

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Glued laminated poles keep switches aligned

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The Nebraska Public Power District determined that the use of glued laminated poles would provide more cost savings because maintenance crews would not have to align hardware as often as they did with wood poles.

Author: Holthe, Craig
Power lines, Power transmission towers and poles, Nebraska. Public Power District

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Subjects list: Electric utilities, Maintenance and repair
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