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NorthWestern Energy, Smart Wires partner on Montana-Wyoming transmission upgrades under DOE SPARK grant

PUBT·10/05/2026 18:01:24
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NorthWestern Energy, Smart Wires partner on Montana-Wyoming transmission upgrades under DOE SPARK grant
  • Northwestern Energy Group entered a collaboration with Smart Wires to boost power transfer capacity on a Montana-Wyoming transmission corridor.
  • Project won U.S. DOE SPARK grant support for upgrades using existing infrastructure, avoiding new line construction or major substation expansions.
  • Deployment to include Smart Wires’ SmartValve advanced flow control, paired with dynamic line rating, to relieve constraints on the corridor.
  • Partnership targets higher utilization of southeastern Montana assets, supporting regional power transfers, reliability, and access to additional energy resources.


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