Pupils visit Gramme-Van Eyck high-voltage line

During the school visit on Monday, May 13, pupils from the 5th years of the municipal elementary school of As became acquainted with Elia and energy transition. They did so by visiting a high-voltage pylon and taking part in a workshop on building a wind turbine. It was an exciting and instructive day!

An energy-packed day

The day started with a presentation on Elia, the high-voltage grid and energy transition. Then the students went out and visited a high-voltage pylon near the school. On site, they learned more about the operation and components of a high-voltage line and the conservation plan surrounding Elia's facilities.

In the afternoon, a creative workshop was scheduled. Under the guidance of the Techniek- en Wetenschapsacademie, the students built their own wind turbine. That is how they learned interactively about renewable energy and its important role in energy transition.

Reinforcing high-voltage line Gramme-Van Eyck

The high-voltage pylon that the students visited is part of the high-voltage line between Gramme (Huy) and Van Eyck (Kinrooi-Maaseik border). This line is part of the backbone of the Belgian electricity grid and serves to transmit large amounts of electricity quickly and efficiently.

From 2026, Elia will be working to renew and reinforce this high-voltage line with HTLS conductors. This new type of conductor is able to transmit more electricity than the current conductors can. This will allow Elia to continue to guarantee energy supplies in the future.

Curious to see how the school visit went? Check out the aftermovie!