Summary

In the past the driving force for system odernisation has been load growth : equipment was replaced because its rating or characteristics were no longer compatible with the changing requirements due to steady and considerable load growth. Nowadays in the low growth environment that prevails in many countries - many assets are rated sufficiently to fulfil their roles in electricity transmission up to the expiry of their lifetimes.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 176
Publication year 2000
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Power system development and economics (C1)
Working groups WG 37.27
File size 2 MB
Pages number 150
Price for non member 280 €
Price for member Free
Ageing of the system. Impact on planning.
Ageing of the system. Impact on planning.