Utility Dive reports that advanced transmission projects have been selected for approximately $1.9 billion in federal funding. The Department of Energy expects the projects to increase grid capacity by about 23 GW while using technologies intended to improve the performance of existing transmission infrastructure. The projects are designed to move additional electricity without relying exclusively on entirely new transmission corridors. Grid expansion and modernization are becoming increasingly important as utilities connect new generation and respond to large loads such as data centers and industrial facilities. The work can involve transmission equipment, substations, controls, protection systems and other electrical infrastructure.
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