Summary

The issue of how new high voltage overhead lines are routed in relation to both existing buildings and protected rural areas are of increasing concern to electricity companies and communities. A similar issue is how new buildings are planned or sited in relation to existing overhead lines.

This TB reports on how these issues are addressed in various countries and reaches conclusions.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 748
Publication year 2018
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Insulated cables (B1), Overhead lines (B2), Power System Sustainability and Environmental Performance (C3)
Working groups JWG C3/B1/B2.13
File size 6 MB
Pages number 137
Price for non member 250 €
Price for member Free

Authors

KRANE, DESINGER

Keywords

overhead lines, insulated cables, power system environmental performance

Environmental issues of high voltage transmission lines in urban and rural areas
Environmental issues of high voltage transmission lines in urban and rural areas