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 | |
| Country | United States |
| State | New Jersey and New York |
| From | Sayreville, New Jersey 40°28′25.38″N 74°21′11.1″W |
| To | Levittown, New York 40°45′38″N 73°33′4″W |
| Ownership information | |
| Operator | PowerBridge, LLC |
| Technical information | |
| Type | Submarine power cable |
| Type of current | HVDC |
| Power rating | 660 MW |
| DC voltage | 500 kV |
The cable was constructed following the Long Island Power Authority's determination that importing electricity would make more sense economically than constructing new power generating stations on Long Island.
The cable is managed by Fairfield, Connecticut-based PowerBridge, LLC.[1]
See also
References
- "Home". Neptune Regional Transmission System. Retrieved 2021-09-24.
- "What is Neptune RTS?". Neptune RTS. Archived from the original on 2008-05-26. Retrieved 2008-12-19.
- Wald, Matthew L. (March 16, 2010). "Underwater Cable an Alternative to Electrical Towers". New York Times. Retrieved 2010-03-17.
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