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Line planning

Professional planning and project planning of high-voltage lines and cable routes

Cteam experts performing technical planning and engineering design on multiple monitors.

Line planning involves all the tasks that precede the construction of high-voltage overhead lines and cable routes, and are required for their approval and implementation. 

We provide customised solutions for approval, implementation and increased efficiency.

With state-of-the-art technologies and highly qualified engineers, we set standards in the industry. Terrestrial surveys, laser scanning data processing and drone flights provide a precise basis for planning. 

Our land securing experts take care of registering the land and ensure efficient communication and coordination of all stakeholders, including during the preparatory measures for construction and the subsequent construction of the line.

Precise and innovative line planning for the energy sector

We carry out all technical calculations and planning in-house with the utmost precision. In-house developments lead to increased efficiency and offer network operators the opportunity to improve safety-related calculations, optimise construction processes, and plan construction sites more effectively.

Our portfolio is complemented by variant analyses and feasibility studies, which enable optimum project implementation. Cteam offers the energy industry comprehensive, forward-looking line planning.

Task areas in line planning

Line planning is wide-ranging, covering everything from initial feasibility studies to technical construction support. This is where Cteam offers extensive solutions.

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Terrestrial surveying and via UAS

We travel throughout Germany and beyond with external partners and our own personnel to carry out precise on-the-ground and aerial surveys using state-of-the-art equipment.

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Overhead line and cable route project planning

Together with the network operator, we plan optimal routes and bring together the needs of a wide range of stakeholders. Thanks to our experience and technical expertise, we can identify exclusion criteria before authorisation procedures are initiated and take them fully into account during the planning process.

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Approval

We support network operators in all phases of planning approval or planning approval procedures and assist in the planning of conversion and renovation measures. We can oversee all aspects of the necessary work, from conducting feasibility studies to submitting complete authorisation documents, both internally and through long-term partnerships.

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Special technical solutions

We are happy to work closely with our customers to develop special technical solutions, even in complex situations such as power plant connections and cable entries in substations. We can visualise these solutions three-dimensionally if required and incorporate them into construction schedules. Thanks to our close collaboration with our construction divisions and their expertise, which we are happy to draw on, we can always guarantee construction-optimised planning solutions.

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Land securing

On behalf of the network operators, we conclude contracts with landowners located within the protection strip of planned lines. We also obtain the necessary land registry security for the construction and operation of the lines, and pay the required compensation. Throughout the construction process, we handle all communication with affected landowners or managers, announcing measures, coordinating schedules and settling any land damage.

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Software development

Originally established to develop software designed to increase our own efficiency and quality, we have also been developing software for the market for a long time, with the aim of improving processes for network operators, service providers, and our construction business, as well as making construction sites more digital. Our Cteam GIS is just one example of a product that has been successfully marketed and covers all stages of a project, from conception to commissioning.

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Nathanael Lang
Team Leader Line Planning
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“My colleagues and superiors have always supported me here at Cteam. Thanks to the trust they have placed in me, I have developed professionally and personally, and I am now a team leader in software development within line planning.” ”

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Alexander Müller
Project Manager Line Planning
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“Successful project management is based on balancing costs, deadlines and quality. By providing innovative solutions, fostering close collaboration with all project participants, and managing resources efficiently, we ensure that projects are completed on budget, on time, and to the highest standard. This enables us to provide our customers with customised, sustainable solutions that meet the highest quality standards.”

The future of line planning

The line planning process is constantly evolving and becoming more market-oriented in order to adapt to the new challenges posed by the energy transition. We stay up to date with the latest technologies and methods to meet increasing demand. We aim to make line planning more efficient and sustainable by continuously improving and adapting to new technologies.

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FAQ: Frequently asked questions

What precisely does line planning at Cteam involve?

At Cteam, line planning involves surveying, routing and securing land, as well as developing specialised software.

Which technologies does Cteam use in line planning?

Cteam uses state-of-the-art hardware for surveying, both terrestrially and in the air. We are also constantly developing the software equipment used by our engineers. Our software developers will develop anything that is not already available on the market.

What qualifications do the engineers at Cteam have?

Our highly qualified engineers have experience in planning and designing high-voltage lines and cable routes. They come from a variety of disciplines, including architecture, spatial and urban planning, geodesy, geography and agriculture.

Does Cteam also offer support with authorisation processes?

Yes, Cteam supports and guides customers through the entire approval process.

Are there any additional services offered by line planning?

We also offer additional services, including 3D visualisations, reel line calculations, aerial surveys, owner negotiations and construction supervision.

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