Sean Breheny wrote:
> The advantages of using DC for such long distances is
> reduced losses (due to capacitive coupling and EM radiation) and
> relieving the need to synchronize phase (which is difficult to do
> between two ends of a very long transmission line with a varying
> load).

And no skin effect.  That means the conductors can be used more efficiently=
..

As you say, DC is usually reserved for long distance transmission.  The
power feed from Hydro Quebec is 100s of miles long, and is DC.  It ends at =
a
special power conversion station in Ayer, not far from my house.


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