Interconnector
The longest interconnection as of July 2022 was the 2,210 km Hami - Zhengzhou delivering 8 GW of high voltage direct current power.
[6] As such, the Nordic and Baltic energy exchange Nord Pool Spot rely on multiple interconnectors.
The fullest possible implementation of this is the proposed European super grid which would include numerous interconnectors between national networks.
They enable cross-border access to the producers and consumers of electricity, thus increasing the competition in energy markets.
They also help integrate more electricity generated from renewable sources,[7] thus reducing the use of fossil fuel power plants and CO2 emissions.
Existing links
Under construction
Proposed
Many of these HVDC lines transfer power from renewable sources such as hydro and wind. For names, see also the
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