Neptune Cable

The Neptune Cable is a 500kV and 660 MW[1] high-voltage direct current submarine power cable between Sayreville, New Jersey and Levittown, New York on Long Island.[2] It carries 22 percent of Long Island's electricity.[3] It was developed by Anbaric Development Partners.

Neptune Cable
Location
CountryUnited States
StateNew Jersey and New York
FromSayreville, New Jersey 40°28′25.38″N 74°21′11.1″W
ToLevittown, New York 40°45′38″N 73°33′4″W
Technical information
TypeSubmarine power cable
Type of currentHVDC
Power rating660 MW
DC voltage500 kV

See also

References

  1. NeptuneRTS
  2. "What is Neptune RTS?". Neptune RTS. Archived from the original on 2008-05-26. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
  3. Wald, Matthew L. (March 16, 2010). "Underwater Cable an Alternative to Electrical Towers". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-03-17.
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