Electricity Today T&D Magazine

One of the important trends in the design of new overhead lines over the past 20 years has been the development of structures and designs that are less obtrusive and more pleasing visually. Much the same process has also been going on at substations. Green infrastructure begins with sustainable electrical substation design that minimizes land use and environmental disruption.

For example, even 25 years ago, efforts had already been in place as far afield as...