Easier Access to Renewable Resources
The JdF Cable would provide an efficient avenue for
regional renewable energy producers to access the market.
This would encourage and promote the development of
renewable resources on both sides of the border. Residents
of both Canada and the U.S. would benefit from a reduction
of greenhouse gas emissions. Enabling
new renewable energy projects also reduces the need
for burning of carbon-based fuels and the flooding
of many acres of land for new large-scale hydro projects.
Minimizing Environmental impact by using
state-of-the-art Technology.
For this project, Sea Breeze has partnered with
ABB Inc., a highly experienced electrical manufacturing
and engineering company, with 50 years of experience
in the development and installation of HVDC (high-voltage
direct current). ABB is responsible for
the HVDC Light® technology
that will be used on the Juan de Fuca Cable Project,
including: cable design, manufacturing and construction.
In 2002, ABB was involved with an HVDC Light® project
called Murraylink in Australia. The Murraylink project
was the recipient of the 2002 Case EARTH Award for Environmental
Excellence for best practice and innovation in the environmental
management of civil construction projects.
The 177 km long underground interconnection
won the award because of the environmental management
and measures taken to minimize environmental impact during
its construction. This
award testifies to the extent to which ABB's products,
systems, solutions and services are centered
on lowering environmental impact while improving grid
reliability and increasing industrial productivity.
News releases:
ABB
power transmission project wins national environmental
award in Australia
ABB
joint winner of engineering award for the world’s
longest underground power line
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