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In case anyone is curious, I found this interesting background reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submarine_power_cable https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submar
by areyousure 4y ago
In case anyone is curious, I found this interesting background reading: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submarine_power_cable https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Submarine_power_cable
That said, there is only one submarine power cable connecting Norway and Germany, and it's been operational for one year: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NordLink https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/NordLink https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:HVDC_Europe.svg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:HVDC_Europe.svg
- ncmncm 4y agoLots and lots are under construction. UK just committed to a 10 GW cable from Africa, that will be expanded later.
- jacquesm 4y agoThis is the future and it will eventually create a global connected grid. DC allows the coupling of 60 Hz and 50 Hz grids without a problem too.
- idatum 4y agoComment was about undersea transmission, but I recently learned about DC transmission in the US West. Interesting advantages and trade-offs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_DC_Intertie https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pacific_DC_Intertie