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The low population density makes underground cables very expensive in many parts. Even where you have underground cables for neighborhoods, longer range transpo
by dx034 9y ago
The low population density makes underground cables very expensive in many parts. Even where you have underground cables for neighborhoods, longer range transport will be done above ground (as in many parts of Europe). It's probably cheaper to rebuild poles every few years than laying underground.
- lutorm 9y agoLong distance lines are usually so large you don't have to worry about trees falling on them, though.
- dx034 9y agoThey can still be damaged by debris flying around. Happens less often but just two damaged lines can cause blackouts for huge areas. And repairing them takes much longer. But not sure if any of those got damaged during the hurricane.
- Caveman_Coder 9y ago> "And repairing them takes much longer." Repairing underground lines takes longer than overhead lines.