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§ 16422. Advanced transmission technologies
(a) Definition of advanced transmission technology
In this section, the term “advanced transmission technology” means a technology that increases the capacity, efficiency, or reliability of an existing or new transmission facility, including—
(1) high-temperature lines (including superconducting cables);
(2) underground cables;
(3) advanced conductor technology (including advanced composite conductors, high-temperature low-sag conductors, and fiber optic temperature sensing conductors);
(4) high-capacity ceramic electric wire, connectors, and insulators;
(5) optimized transmission line configurations (including multiple phased transmission lines);
(6) modular equipment;
(7) wireless power transmission;
(8) ultra-high voltage lines;
(9) high-voltage DC technology;
(10) flexible AC transmission systems;
(11) energy storage devices (including pumped hydro, compressed air, superconducting magnetic energy storage, flywheels, and batteries);
(12) controllable load;
(13) distributed generation (including PV, fuel cells, and microturbines);
(14) enhanced power device monitoring;
(15) direct system state sensors;
(16) fiber optic technologies;
(17) power electronics and related software (including real time monitoring and analytical software);
(18) mobile transformers and mobile substations; and
(19) any other technologies the Commission considers appropriate.
(b) Authority
(Pub. L. 109–58, title XII, § 1223, Aug. 8, 2005, 119 Stat. 953.)