Global transmission line length was estimated to have reached 5,615,818Ckm by the end of 2022 and is forecasted to grow to 6,666,393Ckm by 2028. Canada had 175,925Ckm of line length in 2022 and this is expected to rise to 197,041Ckm by 2028. Listed below are the five largest transmission projects by line length in Canada, according to GlobalData’s power database. GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global transmission line segment. Buy the latest transmission line project profiles here.
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1. Micoua – Saguenay Line
The Micoua – Saguenay Line is a 735kV overhead line with a length of 262Ckm running from Micoua Substation, Cote-Nord to Saguenay Substation, Saguenay–Lac–Saint-Jean. The project is under construction and is expected to be commissioned in 2024.
The Micoua – Saguenay Line is an overhead line that will be operated by Hydro-Quebec. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through double circuit cable. Buy the profile here.
2. Cranbrook – Langdon Line
The Cranbrook – Langdon Line is a 500kV overheadCranbrook to Langdon. The project is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2025.
The Cranbrook – Langdon Line is an overhead line that will be operated by Alberta Electric System Operator. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through double circuit cable.
3. Eastern Alberta HVDC Transmission Line
The Eastern Alberta HVDC Transmission Line is a 500kV overhead line with a length of 485Ckm running from Gibbons-Redwater area to Southeast Hub, Brooks Area. The project is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2025.
The Eastern Alberta HVDC Transmission Line is an overhead line that will be operated by ATCO Electric. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through double circuit cable. Buy the profile here.
4. Nicola – Westbank Line
The Nicola – Westbank Line is a 500kV overheadNicola Substation to Westbank Substation. The project is proposed and is expected to be commissioned in 2024.
The Nicola – Westbank Line is an overhead line that will be operated by BC Hydro. The line will carry alternating current (AC) through double circuit cable. Buy the profile here.
5. Western Alberta HVDC Line
The Western Alberta HVDC Line is a 500kV overhead line with a length of 350Ckm running from Genesee to Langdon. The project is planned and is expected to be commissioned in 2025.
The Western Alberta HVDC Line is an overhead line that will be operated by AltaLink. The line will carry direct current (DC) through double circuit cable. Buy the profile here.
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