ACCC® conductors

ACCC® conductor is the World’s Most Efficient High Capacity Transmission Conductor. It carries twice the amount of electricity while cutting line losses by 25-40% compared to any other conductor of the same diameter and weight under equal load conditions.

These capabilities represent a breakthrough in the energy transmission environment, and they have far-reaching implications.

Africa Transmission & Cable Company is the Exclusive Distributor and Representative for CTC Global’s ACCC Conductor in a number of sub-Saharan Africa countries.

Built on the highly evolved foundation of aerospace derived carbon fibre hybrid composites, the ACCC® conductor utilizes a high strength, light weight and dimensionally stable single strand composite core that is stranded with trapezoidal shaped aluminium wire. ACCC® conductor offers superior performance and capacity compared to conventional conductors of the same diameter and weight.

ACCC® Conductor Advantages

Increase line capacity

ACCC® conductor can carry up to twice the current of conventional steel-reinforced conductors due to its high temperature capability.

Mitigate thermal sag

ACCC® conductor’s carbon composite core has a much lower coefficient of thermal expansion compared to steel, aluminium, or other core materials.

Reduce line losses

Under equivalent load conditions, ACCC® conductor reduces line losses by 30 to 40% compared to steel-reinforced conductors of the same diameter and weight.

Improve system efficiency

ACCC® conductor’s additional annealed aluminium content improves conductivity and reduces line losses, which can improve overall system efficiency.

Decrease project costs

ACCC® conductor can reduce the cost of upgrading existing lines or new corridors due to its greater strength, reduced sag, and increased capacity.

Reduce generation requirements, conserve fuel & reduce emissions

ACCC® conductor’s ability to reduce line losses can provide significant reductions in fuel consumption and their associated emissions for fossil fuel sources or improve the overall efficiency and economic performance of renewable resources. Increased power delivery can also reduce the demand for new sources of energy.

Reduce electromagnetic field level

ACCC® conductor’s smaller thermal elongation coefficient may result in a reduction of the magnetic field under the line due to its maintaining greater clearance distance at the same current level.