Available for Licensing at IIT Kanpur introduces a breakthrough innovation that’s set to empower the power grid!

Title: A Load-Limiting Device for Suspension Towers
IPA No.: 202511038820
Inventors: Prof. Chinmoy Kolay & Mr. Hironmoy Kakoty (PhD Scholar)
Department: Civil Engineering, IIT Kanpur

Built for high-voltage transmission line systems, this compact load-limiting device is engineered to:

• Protect suspension towers from damage
• Minimize downtime after sudden conductor breakage
• Enhance resilience with long-stroke energy dissipation.

A game-changing solution tailored to the challenges of India’s evolving power transmission sector — reducing the risk of costly tower failures and system disruptions.

Interested in taking this innovation to market? This technology is now available for licensing.

Let’s build a stronger, smarter grid—together.