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PG&E Powers Ahead on Breakthrough Grid Innovation with Dynamic Line Rating, Asset Health Monitoring Demonstration
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) today announced the successful launch of its Dynamic Line Rating (DLR) and Asset Health Monitoring (AHM) technology demonstration, bringing together advanced sensor technology, real-time analytics, and innovative partner solutions to optimize electric transmission line capacity and proactively monitor asset health.
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