HIGH PERFORMANCE CONDUCTORS FOR A LOW CARBON WORLD™ | | CTC Global is Committed to Your Success in 2025 and Beyond | | |
As we bid farewell to 2024, CTC Global reflects with immense gratitude for the trust and partnership we've experienced over the past year. Thanks to our dedicated team, customers, and partners, we've been able to make meaningful strides in advancing the future of energy transmission with our ACCC® Conductor. We are proud to support electric utilities and transmission engineers in their vital work of delivering reliable, efficient, and sustainable power to communities worldwide.
Looking ahead to 2025, we are filled with optimism and commitment to helping our customers succeed in this new year and beyond. The world of energy transmission continues to evolve, and CTC Global remains focused on providing innovative solutions that empower our customers to meet the growing demand for clean, efficient power while optimizing their infrastructure.
We are excited to continue collaborating with you, tackling the challenges of tomorrow with the advanced capabilities of the ACCC® Conductor. Together, we can ensure a brighter, more sustainable future for generations to come.
From all of us at CTC Global, we wish you a happy and prosperous 2025. Thank you for
your continued trust and partnership. Let’s make the year ahead one of progress, growth, and success!
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CTC Global Enhances Executive Team with the Addition of Industry Veteran
CTC Global, a leader in Advanced Conductor technologies for the energy sector, has appointed Steve Zogas as its Chief Financial Officer (CFO). With over 20 years of leadership experience, Steve will focus on strengthening financial rigor, operational excellence, and shareholder value at CTC Global. Prior to joining CTC Global, Steve served as CFO at Titan Acquisition Holdings and Vigor Industrial, where he played a key role in scaling the business to over $1 billion in revenue and overseeing multiple acquisitions. CEO J.D. Sitton highlighted Steve's financial expertise as crucial for the company’s continued growth and expansion in the energy sector. Steve expressed excitement about joining CTC Global, noting the company’s leadership in innovative, cost-effective, and efficient conductor technologies for utility companies.
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Why Transmission Engineers and Utilities Are Choosing CTC Global as Their Advanced Conductor Supplier
The choice of overhead conductors is crucial for the design, construction, and maintenance of high-voltage transmission lines, directly influencing efficiency, reliability, and long-term performance. Composite core conductors, such as CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor, provide significant advantages over traditional aluminum and steel-reinforced aluminum conductors. With over 20 years of experience, CTC Global has led the development of high-strength, lightweight conductors that boost transmission capacity without the need for expensive infrastructure upgrades.
CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductors stand out for their reduced line losses, improved sag performance, and exceptional resistance to extreme weather conditions. The company’s strong commitment to innovation, extensive product testing, and global customer support ensures that utilities can rely on CTC Global’s solutions with confidence. Unlike less experienced manufacturers, CTC Global offers unparalleled technical expertise, robust R&D capabilities, and strict adherence to international standards, delivering long-term value and sustainability.
With a proven track record of supplying over 120,000 miles of ACCC® Conductor across more than 1,350 projects in 67 countries, CTC Global has established itself as a trusted partner in advancing the world’s transmission infrastructure.
| | | | Introducing the IEC Technical Specification TS 62818-1: Fiber Reinforced Composite Cores for Overhead Line Conductors | |
The International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) recently published IEC Technical Specification TS 62818-1: Conductors for Overhead Lines – Fiber Reinforced Composite Core Used as Supporting Member Material – Part 1: Polymeric Matrix Composite Cores.
This specification standardizes testing methods for fiber reinforced composite (FRC) cores, which are increasingly utilized in overhead line conductors due to their enhanced strength, lightness, and environmental resistance. While both IEC TS 62818-1 and ASTM B987-20 address FRC core testing, key differences include the lack of defined strength grades in IEC TS 62818-1, a more flexible approach to testing criteria, and a focus on aging tests using the Arrhenius methodology for long-term durability predictions.
| | | | The Role of CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductors in Modernizing the Electric Grid | |
The urgency to modernize the electric grid is escalating as electricity demand is projected to grow significantly in the coming years, driven by factors such as the electrification of transportation, expanding manufacturing, and the rise of data centers. This surge in demand requires an expanded and more resilient transmission network to ensure efficient and reliable power delivery.
CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor offers an innovative solution to enhance transmission capacity without the need for major infrastructure upgrades. By utilizing a composite core material with higher strength-to-weight ratios, ACCC® Conductors can support more current over longer distances, alleviating grid congestion and improving power delivery.
| | | | Enhancing Grid Resilience with the ACCC InfoCore® System and Smart Asset Management for Transmission Lines | As the global energy landscape evolves, utilities face increasing challenges in grid resilience and operational efficiency due to aging infrastructure, renewable energy integration, growing energy demand, and the rise of data centers. The ACCC InfoCore® System, developed by CTC Global, offers a transformative solution to enhance grid reliability and mitigate installation risks. | | | |
18 ACCC® Projects Recently Energized
82 ACCC® Projects Under Construction
140+ ACCC® Projects in the Queue
| | | | PLN Completes First ACCC InfoCore® System Project in Indonesia | PT PLN (Persero) UITJBT has successfully completed its first ACCC InfoCore® System project in Indonesia, marking a significant milestone in the region’s power transmission advancements. The Mojosongo – Banyudono project in Boyolali, Central Java, involved replacing the existing ACSR Hawk conductor with the ACCC Lisbon Conductor, utilizing the ACCC InfoCore® System for core integrity verification. | | | | First ACCC InfoCore® System Project Completed in China: Jizipu Branch Line Upgrade | In November 2024, China achieved a significant milestone in the modernization of its power grid with the successful completion of the first-ever ACCC® Conductor project using the ACCC InfoCore® System. The upgrade, conducted on the 39#-40# span of the Jizipu Branch Line in Yijun County, Shaanxi Province, involved replacing the existing 70/10 overhead insulated wires with the advanced Silvassa size 120 mm² InfoCore ACCC® Conductor, manufactured by NARI Yinlong and utilizing CTC Global’s ACCC® Core. | | | |
Visit CTC Global at ELECRAMA 2025
February 22-26, 2025 | Greater Noida, Delhi NCR
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CTC Global invites you to join us at ELECRAMA 2025, the world’s largest T&D show and a key event in the electrical industry, taking place from Feb 22-26 at the India Expo Mart, Greater Noida, Delhi NCR, India. This year’s edition will focus on Women Empowerment in the Power Sector, alongside renewable energy, automation, and next-gen technologies.
With over 1,370 exhibitors and stakeholders from 120 countries, ELECRAMA is the perfect platform to discover the latest innovations and connect with industry leaders. Visit us in Hall 1 (Stall H1-B1) to learn about our cutting-edge power transmission solutions.
We look forward to seeing you there!
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Visit CTC Global at Powergrid Leaders Europe in Amsterdam
March 12-13, 2025 | Amsterdam, Netherlands
| Powergrid Leaders Europe 2025 is a key event shaping Europe’s energy future, addressing the continent's energy challenges by bringing together Transmission System Operators (TSOs), Distribution System Operators (DSOs), policymakers, innovators, and investors. The event offers TSOs strategic insights on future-proofing transmission networks and engaging with policymakers on regulations. DSOs can learn to manage dynamic energy flows and benchmark modernization strategies. Policymakers gain data to inform decisions and collaborate on effective regulations. Industry innovators showcase technologies and best practices for grid modernization, while investors explore opportunities in the growing power grid sector. CTC Global is proud to co-sponsor this event and looks forward to seeing you there. | | RECENTLY PUBLISHED REPORTS | | | | Grid Strategies: Strategic Industries Surging: Driving US Power Demand | |
The report Strategic Industries Surging: Driving US Power Demand (Wilson, Zimmerman, Gramlich, Dec. 2024) examines a significant rise in U.S. electricity demand forecasts for the next five years. Nationwide growth projections have increased from 2.8% to 8.2%, translating to 23–128 GW of additional load by 2029. This surge is largely driven by investments in data centers and manufacturing facilities, with data center growth expected to add 65–90 GW and manufacturing up to 20 GW, alongside a 20 GW boost from electrification.
The report notes the end of stagnant demand, with peak demand anticipated to grow 3% annually, a notable shift from the sub-1% growth of the past two decades. It highlights the urgent need for grid expansion to address low transmission construction rates and limited inter-regional transfer capacity, which threaten reliability amid rising demand.
| | | | Americans For A Clean Energy Grid: Policies to Advance Transmission Modernization and Expansion | |
Transmission is critical for delivering power, ensuring affordable, reliable, and resilient electric service. However, the aging grid requires significant upgrades to meet growing energy demands and new generation sources. Despite this, development has been inconsistent, leaving many areas vulnerable to disruptions, especially during severe weather.
ACEG’s new report highlights how state policies can drive high-capacity, interstate transmission solutions. While FERC oversees interstate transmission, the report emphasizes states' critical role in effective planning and development.
Designed for policymakers and advocates, the report offers policy examples and underscores the importance of interstate collaboration for grid resilience. It identifies key state policies, highlights the need for engagement in regional planning, and stresses the benefits of long-term planning, interconnected networks, and streamlined siting processes.
| | | | Ambitions for Europe 2024-2029 Harnessing Regulation to Boost the Twin Transition | |
As the European Union faces multifaceted challenges and opportunities ahead, the Centre on Regulation in Europe (CERRE) presents a comprehensive white paper detailing strategic regulatory recommendations for the upcoming EU legislature. This paper, titled “Ambitions for Europe 2024-2029: Harnessing regulation to boost the Twin Transition,” is a forward-looking document that aims to shape the future of EU policy across the tech, energy, and mobility sectors.
In this White Paper, renowned CERRE academics outline nine key ambitions for the EU to achieve by 2029, emphasizing the need for robust, resilient, and future-proof regulatory frameworks addressing both cross-sectoral challenges and specific sectoral ambitions in Technology, Media & Telecommunications, Energy & Sustainability, and Mobility
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