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0 pointsgeertj3y ago0 comments

Any such system would probably use DC, which would be much more compact than what you describe.

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Find me a comparable DC link (5GW * 100, 3000k+ miles). To overcome I^2 losses, a DC system would need an even higher voltage, and we're already talking about a 1000kv AC system.

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0 pointsgeertj3y ago0 comments

Any such system would probably use DC, which would be much more compact than what you describe.

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katkatkatkatket3y ago

Find me a comparable DC link (5GW * 100, 3000k+ miles). To overcome I^2 losses, a DC system would need an even higher voltage, and we're already talking about a 1000kv AC system.

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