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Enhancing Power Grid Transfer Capacity
Dynamic line rating as a service to renovate its static ratings. Overhead lines of the Danish transmission grid need to increase transfer capacity to relieve constraints.
DLR Calculator
Calculate your DLR cost savings with Ampacimon’s Dynamic Line Rating calculator
What is the DLR cost calculator?
Ampacimon’s DLR calculator is a free, interactive tool that helps utilities and grid operators estimate the cost savings and capacity gains of implementing Dynamic Line Rating (DLR). Whether you're evaluating DLR for the first time or building a business case, this calculator gives you a clear picture of how DLR can reduce congestion, defer capital investments, and improve grid reliability.By entering a few key parameters, you’ll receive a customized estimate of:
- DLR cost vs. traditional upgrades like reconductoring or new line construction
- Annual savings from increased ampacity and congestion relief
- Return on investment (ROI) and estimated payback period
What information do you need to use the DLR cost calculator?
To calculate your DLR cost benefits, simply input:
- Line length and voltage level
- Current Static Line Rating (SLR) in MVA
- Expected capacity increase from DLR (typically 10–50%)
- Percentage of ampacity used for congestion management
- Estimated DLR system cost (default: $500,000, adjustable)
Each field includes helpful guidance and default values based on industry benchmarks, so you can tailor the results to your grid’s specific needs.
Why use the DLR cost calculator?
Utilities worldwide are turning to DLR to unlock hidden capacity in their existing infrastructure. Ampacimon’s DLR calculator helps you:
- Understand DLR cost-effectiveness in minutes
- Compare DLR cost to traditional grid investments
- Expected capacity increase from DLR (typically 10–50%)
- Quantify ROI with real-world assumptions and deployment data
- Support regulatory filings and internal investment decisions
With DLR deployments delivering up to 40% more capacity and millions in avoided upgrade costs, this tool is your first step toward smarter, more efficient grid management.
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Why Utilities Can’t Afford to Wait for DLR
In the article “Why Utilities Can’t Afford to Wait to Deploy DLR”, Ampacimon outlines the urgent business case for DLR. With transmission congestion affecting over 70% of the U.S. grid, DLR offers a fast, cost-effective way to:
- Maximize the use of existing transmission lines
- Delay or avoid costly infrastructure upgrades
- Improve reliability and reduce ratepayer costs
- Accelerate clean energy integration
The article highlights that while reconductoring can cost up to $1 million per mile, DLR systems can be deployed for as little as $50,000 per mile—making them a fraction of the cost and far quicker to implement.
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