1,000 kV UHV First for China
At the beginning of the year China put the world's first 1,000 kV UHV transmission system into operation. Transmitting power at over a million volts is just amazing. Some key facts about the system are:
- nominal voltage 1,000 kV
- maximum voltage 1,100 kV
- 640 km of transmission line
- two substations
- one switching station
- estimated cost US$830 million
If your interested in finding out more the articles below give a good overview of the system and installed equipment.
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