500 kV AC/DC Transmission Line Options Study

MHI was contracted by ESBI Alberta Ltd. to perform an assessment of DC transmission technologies applied to upgrading major transmission of the Alberta interconnected electric system.

Specifically, MHI carried out the following work related to a base case of 500 kV AC transmission facilities between Edmonton and Calgary:

• Preliminary Design of Transmission Options for Study
• Determine Equipment Ratings and Conductor Sizes