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"For most of us, transmitting power is an invisible part of modern life. You
flick the switch and the light goes on.
But the way we transport electricity is vital. For us to quit fossil fuels, we
will need a better grid, connecting renewable energy in the regions with
cities.
Electricity grids are big, complex systems. Building new high-voltage
transmission lines often spurs backlash from communities worried about the
visual impact of the towers. And our 20th century grid loses around 10% of the
power generated as heat.
One solution? Use superconducting cables for key sections of the grid. A single
17-centimetre cable can carry the entire output of several nuclear plants.
Cities and regions around the world have done this to cut emissions, increase
efficiency, protect key infrastructure against disasters and run powerlines
underground. As Australia prepares to modernise its grid, it should follow
suit. It’s a once-in-a-generation opportunity."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
