Transmission Professionals Group
The Transmission Professionals special interest group covers the distribution of power from generation to final destination.
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Ten West Link Transmission Line receives California Public Utilities Commission Approval
The Western grid continues to build out and get greener. When completed, this new transmission superhighway will have the capacity to transmit 3,200 MW between Central Arizona and Southern California. By 2030, CA imports will be as clean or cleaner than in-state generation.
Ten West Link Transmission Line receives California Public Utilities Commission Approval
When completed, this new transmission superhighway will have the capacity to transmit 3,200 MW between Central Arizona and Southern California, improving the reliability of the bulk power system serving the two regions, while reducing costs to ratepayers. Additionally, Ten West Link will facilitate development of new renewable energy solar and solar plus storage resources in the rapidly growing Desert Southwest region.
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Amazing Bob - here was I thinking that the electricity on this new transmission line would be coming from nearby new projects in Arizona and New Mexico.
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I didn't realize that the "Meinetz Super Grid" had been implemented and that Starwood can now transport electricity from their East Coast plants out to California. When did you get that turned on?
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