Visualization for transmission power lines

Understanding new transmission power lines

It has become increasingly important for Transmission System Operators (TSOs) to involve the surrounding community in their plans. Stakeholders struggle to visualize what the future situation will look like, making it harder to build understanding and acceptance for new transmission power line routes.

At Windplanner, we help TSOs with our visualization tools to bridge the gap between technical plans and public understanding. Our realistic visualizations, including 3D and 360-degree views, allow communities to see exactly how future transmission lines will integrate into the environment. 

Enhancing transparency and collaboration to accelerate project success

By making complex developments easy to understand and visually accessible, we let TSOs build transparency, build trust, encourage informed dialogue with the public, and ultimately accelerate the project process. 

We transform the way you collaborate with stakeholders. Through advanced communication tools and swift conflict resolution capabilities, our solution promotes productive dialogue. Windplanner with Line module enhances transparency by allowing users to leave geo-tagged comments directly on project maps.

Facing social opposition? With module Present, you can visualize projects in their real-world environments, significantly enhancing understanding and perception. We strengthen this approach by emphasizing transparency throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring stakeholders remain informed and engaged.

See how it works

For the project between Polquhanity and Tongland in southern Scotland, we partnered with MVGLA to create an interactive 3D model that demonstrated the landscape impact of 50 kilometers of overhead transmission lines. This model not only supported the team of engineers but also facilitated dialogue with local communities about the project’s impact.

Using 3D, interactive models, and Virtual Reality, local residents were able to visualize the future situation and provide valuable feedback during public meetings. This helped reduce resistance and allowed the project team to make adjustments early on, ensuring smoother project execution and stronger community support.