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The map on Wikipedia shows several HVDC links exiting Norway: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-voltage_direct_current https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-volt
by ryao 2y ago
The map on Wikipedia shows several HVDC links exiting Norway:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-voltage_direct_current https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-voltage_direct_current
HVDC for long distance power sharing makes sense since it is generally more efficient than HVAC. On land, HVDC is more efficient beyond ~500km, but underwater, HVDC is more efficient beyond ~50km:
https://www.electricaldeck.com/2021/08/comparison-between-hvdc-and-hvac-transmission-system.html https://www.electricaldeck.com/2021/08/comparison-between-hv...
Beyond the efficiency benefit, HVDC easily handles transfer of power between grids operating at different frequencies. There are also several other benefits documented at that second link.