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Virginia Smith - Back-to-Back Converter Station
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Virginia Smith High-Voltage Direct-Current Converter Station, 1988 - Engineering and Technology History Wiki
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Virginia Smith High-Voltage Direct-Current Converter Station, 1988 - Engineering and Technology History Wiki
© Western Area Power
© Western Area Power
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Key Specifications
- Power Rating
- 200 MW
- DC Voltage
- ±55.5 kV
Quick Facts
- Status In Service
- Type
- Back To Back
- Countries
- United States
- Power
- 200 MW
- Voltage
- ±55.5 kV
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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%
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