Google and CTC Global Corp. on June 17 announced a collaboration to accelerate the deployment of next-generation transmission technology for the U.S. power grid.
Google and CTC Global will identify high-impact transmission lines through a Request for Information to states, utilities, and transmission developers interested in collaborating on solutions to unlock grid capacity across the country.
The RFI was issued on June 17 and responses will be due on July 14, 2025, with a full RFP to shortly follow.
Inquiries regarding the RFI and RFI eligibility may be directed to Google and CTC Global at: ctc-external@google.com.
Applications are encouraged from areas where Google has existing or announced data centers, as well as their associated wholesale markets.
Deployment of advanced conductors like CTC Global’s has the potential to double transmission capacity in months, as opposed to the years typically needed for new transmission builds (and in some cases as much as 10 years), the companies said.
“Together, Google and CTC Global will help scale the use of CTC Global’s high-capacity, U.S.-manufactured advanced conductors, a proven technology demonstrated to boost grid capacity and reliability at unparalleled speed,” the companies said in a news release.
As a part of this collaboration, transmission lines across the U.S. will be selected based on their potential to accelerate grid capacity with CTC Global’s ACCC® Conductor. The initiative will prioritize projects that can deliver the greatest immediate impact and that support load growth where Google operates.
To identify transmission line projects for this initiative, states, utilities, and transmission developers can respond to the RFI.
“Selected partners and projects will gain access to a powerful combination of Google and CTC Global resources designed to accelerate deployment, the companies said, including:
• Cost Assistance: Funding will be available to accelerate deployment of CTC Global’s high-capacity ACCC® Conductors and accelerate capacity growth.
• Future-Ready Workforce Development: Utilities will be eligible for training to equip their workforce in the deployment of ACCC Advanced Conductors.
• Technical Analysis: Support for technical project studies will be available to validate the technology's integration and impact.
“Expanding transmission capacity presents a significant opportunity for the power system today, and Google is committed to being a catalyst for a stronger and more reliable U.S. power grid. Expanded grid capacity will enable responsible data center growth underpinning the modern digital world, while also increasing affordability for consumers, boosting energy reliability, and accelerating key industries like manufacturing,” said Amanda Peterson Corio, Google Global Head of Data Center Energy. “Working with CTC Global, this partnership aims to dramatically cut the time and cost of adding and moving electricity to reliably power American homes and businesses.”
