Ground wires
OPGW (Optical Ground Wire)
OPGW is a smart use of the widespread grid of ground wires for the transmission of data.
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Each MV (Medium-Voltage) and HV (High-Voltage) overhead power line shall be protected against lightning discharges. This is the role of the ground wires that are placed right on top of the support towers (pylons). The diffusion of the electricity network on the territory is exploited for the transmission of data through ground wires containing optical fibers (OPGW – Optical Ground Wire).
Ground wires
OPGW is a smart use of the widespread grid of ground wires for the transmission of data.
Ground wires
OPPC (Optical Phase Conductors) are the combination of a phase conductor commonly used for energy transport with an optical core for data transmission.
Ground wires
The ACS (Aluminium Clad Steel) rods are installed as an alternative to the traditional galvanized steel ground wires for the protection of overhead power lines from lightning.