I keep seeing a misconception that transmission lines are made out of copper.
For the vast majority of lines (especially overhead), that’s not the case.
Most power lines are made from a steel core wrapped with aluminum conductors.
(that’s why power lines look silvery and not https://t.co/8mzoGzHCdr— Jesse Peltan (@JessePeltan)
May 15, 2025
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