Summary

Statistics for currently installed lengths of underground and overhead circuits are presented. The main technical factors influencing the cost and complexity of undergrounding are examined, as are the factors to be considered in evaluating the cost of overhead or underground connections. Significant cable projects of the last decade are described. Details of cable type, installation methods and reasons for their choice are given.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 338
Publication year 2007
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees Insulated cables (B1)
Working groups WG B1.07
File size 5 MB
Pages number 148
Price for non member 270 €
Price for member Free
Statistics of AC Underground Cables in Power Networks
Statistics of AC Underground Cables in Power Networks