Dorsey Converter Station

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HVDC Static Inverter Plant of HVDC Nelson River
Line: 895 kilometres overhead line ( Bipole 1), 937 kilometres overhead line ( Bipole 2)
Voltage: +-450 kV Biole 1, +-500 kV Bipole 2
Maximum transmission rate: 1620 MW Bipole 1, 370 MW Pole 2
Inaugauration: 1971 Bipole 1, 1985 Bipole 2
Valve technology: Thyristors, Bipole 1 used until 2004 mercury arc valves
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Coordinates:   49°59'36"N   97°25'44"W
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