Skagerrak (power transmission system)
Skagerrak is the name of a 1,700 MW high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission facility between Tjele (Denmark) and Kristiansand (Norway). It is owned and operated by Statnett in Norway, and Energinet in Denmark. The lines connect the hydroelectric-based Norwegian grid and the wind and thermal power-based Danish grid. In operation it enables more renewable energy in the energy mix, and more efficient use of electricity.
| Skagerrak | |
|---|---|
single line diagram of pole skagerrak 3 and 4 from HVDC station Cross-Skagerrak | |
| Location | |
| Country | Norway Denmark |
| Coordinates | 58°15′36″N 7°53′55″E 56°28′44″N 9°34′1″E |
| General direction | north–south–north |
| From | Kristiansand (Norway) |
| Passes through | Skagerrak |
| To | Tjele (Denmark) |
| Ownership information | |
| Owner | Statnett Energinet |
| Construction information | |
| Manufacturer of conductor/cable | Alcatel Nexans Prysmian |
| Manufacturer of substations | ABB |
| Commissioned | 1977 |
| Technical information | |
| Type of current | HVDC |
| Total length | 240 km (150 mi) |
| Power rating | 1,632 MW (Skagerrak 1–4) |
| No. of poles | 4 |
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