Conference: GCC Power 2021 E-Conference & Exhibition Date: 2021 Location: Doha, Qatar (Online)
This virtual conference, organized by the Gulf Cooperation Council Interconnection Authority (GCCIA), explored innovations in power transmission and distribution in the GCC region. A key presentation by AssetCool and GCCIA examined a new field analysis of overhead line conductor coatings designed to increase ampacity and reduce power losses in desert environments. Conductors coated with SSC technology were tested in Saudi Arabia, showing up to 33.6% peak cooling and a 6% average monthly temperature reduction, significantly enhancing conductor performance in high-temperature climates.