As climate change causes major shifts in weather patterns and increased demand on utilities nationwide, ComEd continues to deliver on its commitment to enhancing grid resilience through innovative technologies that help the company continue to deliver clean, reliable and affordable energy to its more than 9 million people across northern Illinois.
And the award goes to…
Exelon Corporation partnered with Prysmian Group to pilot a new grid-strengthening technology on ComEd equipment that won the Edison Gold Award—the highest honor awarded—during the 2022 Edison Awards Gala.
“A more efficient grid will help us build a cleaner-powered future for our customers and communities and accelerate the transition to sustainable energy sources,” said Terence Donnelly, president and COO of ComEd, an Exelon company. “We are proud to have partnered with Prysmian Group to drive innovation and set new standards for the delivery of safe, clean and cost-effective power.
In the pilot, a robot was attached to ComEd’s transmission lines and applied Prysmian Group’s durable, heat-dissipating E3X ® coating on existing power lines. The innovative technology will increase capacity for utilities on in-service overhead power lines and enable more power to be delivered across existing transmission grids.
