HVDC Power Transmission

Basics

• An Abbreviation for High Voltage Direct Current Power Transmission
• A Form of Long Distance Power Distribution using High Voltage DC Power rather than AC
• It has the advantages of simplicity, and less loss of power

See Also

• Power Transmision Methods

Useful Links

• The Wikipedia Page on HVDC
• A SOmewhat Similar Project by OSE Germany, although it utilizes much lower voltages