> In Europe they have this big monsters that cost several million dollars and require a train to move. Europe is just denser. But frankly, you don't seem to kn

> In Europe they have this big monsters that cost several million dollars and require a train to move. Europe is just denser. But frankly, you don't seem to know what you're talking about. 1.2-5MW transformers are really everywhere in France/Switzerland. Sometimes many per villages. It makes sense: You prefer to have two transformers far apart than a big one and 2kms of 230/380V wiring.