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The world’s first T-Pylons installed in the UK
Across the world, power lines are facing renovation. At the same time, the transition from fossil fuels to renewables requires a massive expansion of the global transmission system. National Grid has now installed the first T-Pylons in Eakring, United Kingdom.
The pylon design is a result of a competition in 2011 which was won by BYSTRUP. With innovative power lines already realised in Denmark, the firm has also won numerous international design competitions and is currently busy meeting demand from global markets interested in their innovative designs.
David Wright, director of electricity transmission asset management at National Grid said: "We've been able to answer yes to the hundreds of questions that need to be asked before we can introduce a new type of pylon. The training line has enabled us to learn so many lessons about how to manufacture and build the T-pylon.
I'm incredibly proud of the high standard of engineering that brought us to this point. We developed the new style of pylon so that we could have a 21st century design to offer as we plan new transmission routes”.
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The erection of the final T-Pylon is currently expected to be complete by mid-April at which point the stringing of the pylons can begin. The test line is then due to be finished and ready for training in the middle of May.
