Construction of a new 765-kV transmission “backbone” in Texas will cost only 4% more than expanding the existing 345-kV system to enable anticipated load growth, according to a January analysis by the Electric Reliability Council of Texas. The higher voltage system would lower congestion costs and energy losses, boost transfer capabilities and improve electric reliability, the grid […]
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Texas eyes 765-kV transmission lines in regional ‘transmission race’
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