Safety

Eliminates overhead ignition risk

Composite system with multiply layer protection against electrical contacts

Eliminates the risk associated with vegetation removal

Eliminates the risks of exposure and removal of contaminated soil.

Affordability

2+ times faster to install than standard undergrounding

Anticipated cost of < $2.2M/mile

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Ground Level Distribution System
(GLDS)

Rapid Deployment

Excessive ground hardness, rocky soil

Inaccessibility for trenching equipment

Inability to excavated cultural or tribal land

Reliability

Eliminates the need to initiate Public Safety Power Shutdowns (PSPS)

Removes the risk of animal contact, tree fall, and vegetation caused outages entirely

Product Overview

The Ground Level Distribution System (GLDS) and Minimum Cover Cable system (MCC) are comprised of a cable in conduit (CIC) system, cable railing, fire proof fill element (Geopolymer) and cover (FR Engineering Compound). This solution offers an integrated option by including communication (fiber cable) alongside of the primary/secondary lines. The GLDS is designed for applications above-grade and the MCC is designed for situations requiring below-grade solutions. 

 Benefits

  • Provides multi-layer protection from energized conductor to ensure public safety.
  • Eliminates risk of ignition due to external factors such high winds, drought, vegetation contact, falling trees, etc.
  • Lower cost than undergrounding since the system does not require trenching.
  • Can be applied to eliminate the overhead system or used as hybrid to address specific risks.
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Advantages of the GLDS:

  • Reliability and availability of power as it relates to external implications such as high winds or storms.
  • Eliminate or reduce cost in vegetation management.
  • Eliminate the risk of tree/root growth into facilities (as experienced in underground systems)
  • Eliminate the risk of dig-ins as well as clear indication of high-power line.
  • Environmental Hazard management of contaminated soil, Asbestos, or Leach field challenges when trying UG the lines
  • Minimal elevation from the ground will allow vehicle access (e.g., Emergency response, Fire trucks, etc..).
  • Potential Application in Urban areas, and a solution for Utility Easements (PUE) challenges (e.g., Limited space)
  • Eliminate the risk of damage to tree roots - Special Application and solution for agricultural customers or protected vegetation (e.g. redwood trees, organic farms, etc..)
  • Temporary application for Emergency management with cable runs above ground (Secondary Network System events)