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> WA could be part of the NEM with some HVDC across the Nullabor, not sure if it would be economically worthwhile though. Part of the motive of moving the WEM
by nikcub 2mo ago
> WA could be part of the NEM with some HVDC across the Nullabor, not sure if it would be economically worthwhile though.
Part of the motive of moving the WEM to 5 minute intervals was to eventually leave this option open.
The largest renewable project in the world is being planned in this area[0] so it's feasible that it all may be connected one day
[0] https://wgeh.com.au/overview/ https://wgeh.com.au/overview/
- rswail 2mo agoHope HVDC really takes off, having a power network that has solar feed covering 3 timezones as well as multiple latitudes adds to the national solar harvest and grid resiliency.