LineSIGHT monitoring device
What is LineSIGHT?
It is an automated monitoring device which we install onto our overhead power line network to help us identify developing issues before they lead to power cuts
How does it work?
The monitoring equipment with its predictive technology allows us to accurately locate issues on our network such as downed lines and low hanging cables, and to detect component deterioration and intermittent problems developing
What are the benefits?
- Faster restoration times during a power cut as it rapidly locates the cause, reducing the need for engineers to ‘walk the line’ to find the issue
- To assist with automated restoration and allowing us to quickly allocate the correct resources when incidents occur
- Highlights priority areas for maintenance, upgrades and replacements
- Over 750,000 customers fed wholly or partially by high voltage overhead lines will benefit from this innovation.
We are installing over 3,000 devices in the Northwest over the next few years, to make sure we can continue to provide a reliable network supplying your property.
Where is the LineSIGHT system being installed?
10% of our network is deemed as higher risk and will have a greater density of sensors (one every 2km – 400 sensors), whilst the rest will have a sensor every 4km (7,200 sensors).
When is the LineSIGHT system being installed?
We're rolling out 440 sensors per year across the five years between 2023 and 2028.
How we will let you know about a planned power cut when installing LineSIGHT
You will receive a postcard similar to the below with details about the planned power cut ten days before.
Watch the video about LineSIGHT