Robots that insulate energized lines.
Line-crawling robots build durable insulation on the existing conductor while the line stays energized.
Installation on an energized line
Mount
A line crew lifts the robots onto the energized conductor.
Insulate
The robots crawl the span, building weatherproof insulation on the conductor as they go.
Dismount
The robots are moved to the next span.
Our insulation
The existing wire
It stays in service: nothing is cut, pulled or replaced.
Witching Hour insulation
Built directly on the wire in place: thin and light, weatherproof and durable.
Covered conductor
A much thicker, heavier factory jacket that comes on new wire, so installing it means replacing the wire.
Field-deployed with Bear Valley Electric Service.
“We are mindful that our customers rely on us to steward our resources efficiently. Witching Hour's technology could allow us to harden the grid faster and cheaper, and we consider that a win for the entire community.”
Paul Marconi
President, Bear Valley Electric Service
Tested in the lab, demonstrated in the field.
Lab
Testing at Florida State University's Center for Advanced Power Systems
National lab
Research agreement with Oak Ridge National Laboratory, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy
Live line
Live-line contact testing at Knoxville Utilities Board
In the field
Multiple wire-miles deployed on live customer circuits with Bear Valley Electric Service
