HVDC Gezhouba–Shanghai

HVDC Gezhouba–Shanghai
Location
Country China
Province Hubei, Anhui
Coordinates
General direction west–east
From Gezhouba
To Nanqiao
Ownership information
Operator China Southern Power Grid
Construction information
Manufacturer of substations ABB
Contractors ABB, Siemens
Construction started 1985
Commissioned 1989
Technical information
Type overhead transmission line
Type of current HVDC
Total length 1,046 km (650 mi)
Power rating 1,200 MW
AC Voltage 500 kV (both ends)
DC Voltage ±500 kV
Number of poles 2

The HVDC Gezhouba–Shanghai is a high voltage direct current electric power transmission system between Gezhouba and Nanqiao near Shanghai, China put in service in 1989. The bipolar 1,046-kilometre (650 mi) line is rated at 500 kV and a maximum power of 1,200 MW.[1][2]

Sites

Site Coordinates
Gezhouba Static Inverter Plant
China - Nan Qiao Static Inverter Plant

References

  1. ^ "The Gezhouba–Shanghai HVDC project". ABB. http://www.abb.com/industries/ap/db0003db004333/3940678d3a84b3dbc1257749003bcd23.aspx. Retrieved 2010-10-01. 
  2. ^ "Gezhouba–Shanghai HVDC transmission project". Siemens. http://cn.siemens.com/cms/cn/English/PTD/products/references/utility/Pages/Ge%20-%20Shang.aspx. Retrieved 2010-02-21. 

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