Overhead Lines

important elements of our network are the overhead lines and the 20,000 or so pylons that carry the conductor cables. These are usually positioned 300 to 500 metre apart. The pylons are for the most part built as steel lattice masts – a proven and cost-effective design that has consequently established itself as the global standard. We are also conducting pilot projects in which we are trialling alternative designs, such as solid panel pylons, and studying the impact of these designs on operations, the environment and operating efficiency. Last but not least, we are also interested in seeing how well the different designs go down with the population.