Sterlite Optical Technologies has announced the launch of its range of Al-59 Alloy Power Transmission Conductors compliant with the Swedish Standard SS241814; suited for high power transfer.

ACSR conductors are limited by a maximum current carrying capacity of 838 Amperes. The material of construction of Al-59 Alloy Conductors claims to overcome this limitation enabling Al-59 Alloy Conductors to transfer upto 1307 Amperes of current and evacuate upto 1405 MW of power (56% higher than ACSR Conductors).

According to Pravin Agarwal - director, Sterlite Optical Technologies, "In view of the National Power Grid being created in India, we believe Al-59 Alloy Conductors would have a special significance while designing transmission line networks, as the properties of these conductors enable superior power evacuation while optimising the cost of the entire grid. We are glad to introduce a superior technology to the Indian Industry that has been widely proven in Europe."