Jun 20, 2024
In a new POWER Magazine feature, Laki Power CEO Ósvaldur Knudsen explores the critical role of Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) in today’s evolving energy landscape. As utilities face growing demands from renewables and aging infrastructure, DLR offers up to 40% more capacity—but not without risk if reliability is ignored.
Drawing on an 8-month, 200km case study, the article shows how DLR can identify dangerous periods when conductor temperatures exceed safe thermal limits, even under static ratings. Knudsen highlights how localized weather intelligence, particularly wind speed and wind-to-line angle measured by Laki Power’s LKX-MULTI, significantly enhances grid safety, performance, and revenue—with up to $75 million annual potential.