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It has nothing to do with generation. HVDC is desirable because it allows non-synchronous connection of different synchronized grids.
by Aloha 4y ago
It has nothing to do with generation.
HVDC is desirable because it allows non-synchronous connection of different synchronized grids.
- pengaru 4y ago> HVDC is desirable because it allows non-synchronous connection of different synchronized grids. Primarily it's simply more efficient over long distances than AC. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-voltage_direct_current#Advantages https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-voltage_direct_current#Ad...
- Aloha 4y agoYeah, I forgot about the higher efficiency factor.
- sephamorr 4y agoBut not in this case - It's only a 385 mile line. If it was between two synchronous grids, it would most certainly be AC for cost/tco reasons.
- upofadown 4y agoSupposedly the HVDC vs HVAC break-even distance is down to something like 600-800km now[1]. Since 385 miles works out to 620km the economics are probably not all that bad. Since it is just a link between two systems, only 2 converter stations (the expensive bit for HVDC) would be required. [1] https://www.cencepower.com/blog-posts/hvdc-transmission-systems https://www.cencepower.com/blog-posts/hvdc-transmission-syst...