Google and CTC partner to expand grid capacity
This partnership plans to deploy advanced conductor tech across U.S. power grid, aiming to double transmission capacity and accelerate modernization.
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Google and CTC Global have announced a partnership to deploy advanced conductor technology across the U.S. power grid, targeting faster, more cost-effective capacity upgrades. The companies will issue a Request for Information (RFI) to states, utilities, and transmission developers to identify high-impact collaboration opportunities.
Selected projects will receive support, including cost assistance, workforce training, and technical analysis. A full Request for Proposal (RFP) will follow after RFI responses are submitted by July 14, 2025.
According to Google’s Amanda Peterson Corio, expanded grid capacity is critical to support responsible data center growth, improve energy reliability, and reduce costs for consumers. The initiative also encourages proposals from regions hosting Google data centers.
CTC Global’s ACCC conductor technology has shown strong results, including in a pilot with American Electric Power, where it doubled transmission line capacity and cut line costs by 30 % on two 193-km (120-mi) 345 kV lines.
The ACCC conductor claims to offer twice the capacity of conventional lines, reduce losses under any load condition, and improve long-term reliability.
“This partnership marks a turning point to reduce electricity costs and strengthen U.S. energy infrastructure,” said CTC Global CEO J.D. Sitton.
Google will also leverage its Tapestry AI platform to help optimize grid operations and integrate diverse energy sources.
Source: Data Center Dynamics
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