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Thu May-05-11 01:53 PM
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4. HVDC has very low transmission losses, about 3% per 1,000 km

According to wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-voltage_direct_current
"The advantage of HVDC is the ability to transmit large amounts of power over long distances with lower capital costs and with lower losses than AC. Depending on voltage level and construction details, losses are quoted as about 3% per 1,000 km."

Superconducting transmission cables are coming out with even lower losses.

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