Belo Monte Transmission Line is the first ultra-high voltage (±800kV) direct current electric line of the Americas. With over 2,000 kilometers, It will offload some of the power to be generated by the Belo Monte Hydropower Plant (11,233MW), in the north region of Brazil, to the Estreito Substation in southeastern region.
Client | Belo Monte Transmissora de Energia, Xingu Rio Transmissora de Energia, Tabocas and SEPCO 1 |
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Location | Belo Monte - State of Pará, Brazil |
Period | 2014 - ongoing |
Capacity | ±800 kV UHVDC |