Abstract:The main challenges for network companies today are implementing new technologies and become more efficient in every part of the asset management. NTE Nett, a Norwegian DSO, has during 2011 and 2012 completed a test project using composite poles instead of traditionally wooden poles in a 132 kV overhead line. The conclusion from the test project is that composite poles are economic favorable compared to wood poles when life cycle costs (material costs, installation costs, maintenance costs, dismantling and was… Show more
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