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Underground power transmission.

P H Rose

    Science (New York, N.Y.)
    |October 16, 1970
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Future power generation will rely on large, remote stations. Increased demand and land costs necessitate underground transmission systems, driving innovation in high-capacity cables and cost-effective materials.

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    Area of Science:

    • Electrical Engineering
    • Materials Science
    • Power Systems Engineering

    Background:

    • Future electricity demands necessitate advancements in power generation and transmission infrastructure.
    • Growing urban populations and land costs are driving the need for remote power generation and underground transmission systems.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To explore the evolving landscape of future power generation and transmission infrastructure.
    • To identify the key technological drivers and economic imperatives for innovation in high-capacity power cables.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of future power generation siting trends.
    • Assessment of transmission system requirements, including undergrounding.
    • Review of material science and engineering challenges for high-capacity cables.

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    Main Results:

    • Future power generation will likely involve clusters of large (1000 MW) stations located away from urban centers.
    • Transmission systems will lengthen and require higher capacity, with increasing underground deployment.
    • The demand for enhanced cable performance and reduced costs fuels research into new materials and techniques.

    Conclusions:

    • Technological breakthroughs in power transmission, particularly in materials and techniques for high-capacity underground cables, are crucial for meeting future energy needs.
    • Even incremental improvements in materials or techniques can yield significant economic benefits for the power industry.