Increasing grid capacity in New York to accelerate renewable energy adoption

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Pilot Program Seeks to Maximize Integration of Renewable Resources onto NYSEG Transmission System by Utilizing LineVision Technology

Avangrid, Inc. (NYSE: AGR), a leading sustainable energy company and part of the Iberdrola Group, has announced a pilot project with LineVision, Inc. to unlock additional capacity on its transmission lines for renewable energy in New York state. The project will deploy advanced monitoring for overhead transmission lines in the Hornell, N.Y. area with the goal of reducing grid congestion by providing real-time data on where additional power can safely flow through the existing transmission infrastructure. This critical data and visibility could aid in linking more renewable energy resources into New York’s electrical grid and supporting the... ... More: Official Press Release Iberdrola

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