Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd

Sterlite Optical Technologies Ltd has announced the launch of its range of Al-59 Alloy Power Transmission Conductors compliant with the Swedish Standard SS241814; suited for high power transfer. The Company has recently executed supplies valued at INR 280 Million (US$ 7 Million) of these specialized conductors to Sweden.

Reinforced' (ACSR), ACSR conductors are limited by a maximum current carrying capacity of 838 Amperes. The material of construction of Al-59 Alloy Conductors overcomes this limitation enabling Al-59 Alloy Conductors to transfer upto 1307 Amperes of current and evacuate upto 1405 MW of power (56% higher than ACSR Conductors). Additionally, Al-59 Alloy Conductors have 9% better 'Strength to Weight ratio' & 8% lower sag compared with ASCR conductors which enables effective optimization of lower designs and future-proofing of the grid.

Says Mr. Pravin Agarwal - Director of the Company "In view of the National Power Grid being created in India, we believe Al-59 Alloy Conductors would have a special significance while designing transmission line network, as the properties of these conductors enable superior power evacuation while optimizing the cost of the entire grid. We are glad to introduce a superior technology to the Indian Industry that has been widely proven in Europe."

The Company is significant contributor to the global power sector with a complete range of power transmission conductors at Extra High Voltage (400kV-800kV), High Voltage (66kV - 220kV) and power distribution conductors (11kv- 33kv). The Company has currently about 3% global market share for Power Transmission Conductors and these products have been sold in 38 countries across Africa, Middle East, Asia & Europe. The Company currently supplies about 27% of India's total demand for power transmission & distribution conductors.