High Voltage DC is commonly used for long distance submarine transmission and is increasingly used overland as well. China is using HVDC to transmit power from remote/desert solar panel fields to cities. HVDC has lower costs and lower losses compared to equivalent AC transmission.
High Voltage DC is commonly used for long distance submarine transmission and is increasingly used overland as well. China is using HVDC to transmit power from remote/desert solar panel fields to cities. HVDC has lower costs and lower losses compared to equivalent AC transmission.