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LughMA to FuturologyEnglish · 8 months ago

The North Atlantic Transmission One Link (Nato-L) wants to connect the European & American electricity grids via a 3,500 km cable to share excess renewable energy.

www.independent.ie

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The North Atlantic Transmission One Link (Nato-L) wants to connect the European & American electricity grids via a 3,500 km cable to share excess renewable energy.

www.independent.ie

LughMA to FuturologyEnglish · 8 months ago
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Ireland is key to proposed Atlantic interconnector that would secure energy supply for Nato members
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Ireland is at the centre of plans for a powerful new trans-Atlantic electricity link aimed at protecting Nato members’ energy security, the Irish Independent has learned.
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    This is over 4x longer than the longest undersea cable in the world

    HVDC transmission losses are quoted at 3.5% per 1,000 km

    So 15.75% of the electricity would just vanish. That takes the shine off it a bit although if the price difference is big enough it would still be worth doing.

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      Well, even 84% sunshine transmitted is still rather shiny and is more than what is available at night.

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      And 1k km longer than the existing longest line

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