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Correct. And why AC won over DC: It's much easier to step the voltage up for power transmission.
by euyyn 10y ago
Correct. And why AC won over DC: It's much easier to step the voltage up for power transmission.
- zkms 10y ago> It's much easier to step the voltage up for power transmission. It used to be much easier to step the voltage up with AC, but now we have advanced enough power electronics to make the inherent increased efficiency of HVDC be actually worth it.
- caf 10y agoHigh voltage AC switches and breakers are also cheaper to make for arc-suppression reasons.