Mary Lou Jay July 31, 2024
Composite poles and crossbars keep distribution and transmission lines up and operating under difficult conditions.

After back-to-back hurricanes took out the power grid in the U.S. Virgin Islands, the electric utility company improved resiliency by replacing broken wood poles, like those shown inset, with FRP poles.

Photo Credit: RS Technologies

Composite transmission poles are designed to carry larger and heavier wires and equipment than distribution poles.

Photo Credit: Creative Composites Group