Arnott Substation (Delta, British Columbia)

Canada / British Columbia / Vancouver / Delta, British Columbia
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HVDC Static Inverter Plant of HVDC link to Vancouver Island
Line: 42 kilometres overhead line, 33 kilometres submarine cable
Voltage: 260 kV Pole 1, 280 kV Pole 2
Maximum transmission rate: 312 MW Pole 1, 370 MW Pole 2
Inauguration: 1968 Pole 1, 1977 Pole 2
Valve technology: Pole 1 Mercury arc valves, Pole 2 thyristors
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Coordinates:   49°5'31"N   123°2'32"W
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