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Belo Monte Phase 2 (Xingu-Rio)

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"On October 25th, Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy approved the second phase of Belo Monte Hydropower UHV DC Transmission Project cooperated with State Grid Corporation of China, marking the official start of the project's commercial operation. https://t.co/N7Hte2bhth" / X

"On October 25th, Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy approved the second phase of Belo Monte Hydropower UHV DC Transmission Project cooperated with State Grid Corporation of China, marking the official start of the project's commercial operation. https://t.co/N7Hte2bhth" / X

"On October 25th, Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy approved the second phase of Belo Monte Hydropower UHV DC Transmission Project cooperated with State Grid Corporation of China, marking the official start of the project's commercial operation. https://t.co/N7Hte2bhth" / X

"On October 25th, Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy approved the second phase of Belo Monte Hydropower UHV DC Transmission Project cooperated with State Grid Corporation of China, marking the official start of the project's commercial operation. https://t.co/N7Hte2bhth" / X

"On October 25th, Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy approved the second phase of Belo Monte Hydropower UHV DC Transmission Project cooperated with State Grid Corporation of China, marking the official start of the project's commercial operation. https://t.co/N7Hte2bhth" / X

"On October 25th, Brazil’s Ministry of Mines and Energy approved the second phase of Belo Monte Hydropower UHV DC Transmission Project cooperated with State Grid Corporation of China, marking the official start of the project's commercial operation. https://t.co/N7Hte2bhth" / X

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Key Specifications

Power Rating
4,000 MW
DC Voltage
±800 kV

Transmission Distances

Total Transmission
2,539 km
Onshore
0 km
Offshore
0 km
Overhead
2,539 km

Quick Facts

Status
In Service
Type
Line
Countries
Brazil
Power
4,000 MW
Voltage
±800 kV
Distance
2,539 km

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Total Project Cost
€2.8B
Cost per MW
€1.4M
Cable Length
1,468 km
Commissioned
2024

Project Cost Breakdown

Converter Stations38%
Cable Systems41%
Overhead Lines (OHL)9%
Misc12%

Annual Power Transfer (TWh)

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