grinningbearit t1_ixd3pdu wrote
Reply to comment by gerkletoss in HVDC macrogrid would reduce climate pollutants and electricity costs while transmitting low-cost renewable power by manual_tranny
Just a shot in the dark, but maybe less maintenance and interruptions to service?
But I agree, I'm curious about the feasibility of that.
I'm also curious how shifting coastlines could potentially impact it.
gerkletoss t1_ixd5wvd wrote
It's certainly a thing that can be done. I just don't see the reason for it.
grinningbearit t1_ixd774g wrote
I agree. By feasibility, I more meant is it worth compared to the alternatives rather than is it possible. It might not have been the best word choice
chickenderp t1_ixd4lcj wrote
I'd be more worried about leaking insulating oil into the ocean, to be honest.
danielv123 t1_ixdx3z2 wrote
Long undersea cables isn't a new thing. New windmills are built at sea every day. There are a dozen undersea high power cables in northern Europe. There is a planned cable from Egypt to Greece and one from Algerie to the UK.
chickenderp t1_ixfwbmq wrote
don't get me wrong I'm not poo-pooing HVDC transmission, I just personally think I'd rather have it on top of transmission towers than underwater.
mweint18 t1_ixdx44c wrote
Modern Subsea DC cables are not insulated with oil anymore.
chickenderp t1_ixfw2x3 wrote
Someone needs to tell the utility I work for to get with the times then :p
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