Higashi-Shimizu Frequency Converter

Higashi-Shimizu Frequency Converter (東清水変電所, Higashi-Shimizu Hendensho) is the third facility in Japan for interconnecting the power grid of eastern Japan, which operates at 50 hertz, and that of western Japan, which operates at 60 hertz.

The Higashi-Shimizu Frequency Converter Station is operated by Chubu Electric Power Co. and is located at 677-3 Tanakake, Hirose-aza, Shimizu-ku, Shizuoka.

Its inverters operate at 125 kVDC and have a maximum transmission rate of 300 MW.

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Location of Higashi-Shimizu and Japan's two utility frequencies
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