TS Conductor
TS Conductor, founded in 2018, develops high-performance conductors for modern power grids, combining materials science with patented carbon fiber core protection. The company focuses on sustainable development, serving both new build and reconductoring projects, and is a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE).
Company History
TS Conductor, a Delaware public benefit corporation, was founded in 2018. Since its inception, the company has focused on developing high-performance conductors designed for modern power grids. Among notable milestones, TS Conductor opened its first U.S. production facility in January 2023 and announced a $100 million joint venture with Starwood Energy in August 2022. The company is recognized as a Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) and has received support from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, National Grid, and NextEra.
Technological Innovations in Power Grid Conductors
TS Conductor specializes in conductors that combine materials science with patented protection of an encapsulated carbon fiber core. This technology allows the company's products to excel in areas where previous generations of conductors underperformed. The innovation helps eliminate issues like thermal sag and weight penalties associated with traditional conductors such as ACSR and ACSS. The product's design includes a lightweight, high-strength core that maximizes conductivity and resilience while minimizing sag under load.
Products and Applications
TS Conductor offers a range of products suitable for both new build and reconductoring projects. These conductors can seamlessly replace traditional ACSR conductors using the same tools and installation procedures, reducing project CAPEX and lifecycle costs. The products are available in various sizes and ampacities to meet the needs of both high-voltage transmission grid infrastructure and distribution grid systems. TS Conductor's technology allows grid operators and renewable developers to accelerate the integration of renewable energy, thus reducing line loss and enhancing overall efficiency.
Sustainable Development and GHG Reduction
Sustainability is a core focus for TS Conductor. The company's products are designed to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) by enabling more efficient power grid infrastructure. By providing high-performance conductors that increase capacity by up to 300% compared to traditional ACSR equipment, TS Conductor supports the move towards a greener, more sustainable future. This commitment to sustainable development is further underscored by its status as a public benefit corporation and its initiatives to minimize environmental degradation.
Industry Collaborations and Support
TS Conductor collaborates with a variety of grid operators, including regional transmission operators (RTOs), independent system operators (ISOs), vertically integrated utilities, investor-owned utilities (IOUs), municipal utilities (munis), and electric cooperatives (co-ops). The company has also been part of several notable partnerships and accelerator programs. It joined the Dominion Energy Innovation Center 2022 Accelerator Cohort and was selected by Third Derivative into its inaugural cohort program in August 2021. Moreover, TS Conductor has formed Gridline Finance, a joint venture with Lotus Infrastructure Partners, to de-risk reconductoring projects by funding deployments through realized savings.