Ensuring Long-Lasting Wildlife Protection: The Vital Role of Materials Science

Reliability and cost-effectiveness are critical in today's world where every minute of energy downtime can be costly. The external and uncontrolled effects of wildlife on the power grid are responsible for a significant number of unplanned outages. Possums, birds, rats, snakes, and even squirrels are all capable of causing power outages, costing the US economy an estimated US $20 to $30 billion a year.

Wildlife and asset protection have therefore become crucial to improving efficiency and sustainability. Strategically installing insulating covers and barriers can minimize the impact of wildlife on power grid assets. When specified correctly and incorporating sound material science, these components can safeguard assets and the environment while reducing unplanned outages and fire risks for 40+ years. Up to 25% of fires associated with power distribution systems are preventable with the appropriate engineering controls.

Join TE Connectivity's experts and their Authorized Distributor WESCO in this webinar to learn about the latest materials science innovations that can reduce the impact of wildlife on your assets, minimize unplanned outages, and increase efficiency.