Ust-Labinskiye electric networks, branch of Kubanenergo PJSC (Rosseti group),  have stared overhauling 35kV power line “Kavkaz – Kuban” in Tbilisskiy district of  Krasnodar region.

The teams will be replacing 70 worn out porcelain insulators with polymer and glass insulators, which have proved to be more reliable, and metal fittings to make electricity network more resilient, especially during high winds. It is also planned to conduct inspections and measurements. Tree-cutting specialists will be trimming trees and clearing vegetation near the lines.

Mikhail Suvorov, director of Ust-Labinskiye electric networks, said: “Refurbishing this electricity circuit is first of all meant to increase the reliability of electricity supplies for local residents, ensure uninterrupted electricity supply, particularly at the time of summer peak demand.”

The power line “Kavkaz – Kuban” has kept the lights on for customers in village Tbilisskaya since 1977 and is the main feeder for 10 transformers and four 10kV lines that feed electricity to 6 thousand customers.