Introduction to HVDC transmission

HVDC vs HVAC Transmission

Initial Investment Cost HVDC vs HVAC

97 per cent of metros around the world run on it.

ct in DC, the weight of trains is lower, leading to higher pick-up speeds, lower power requirements
and a lighter load on the elevated structure.

Writing on sub-stations that supply power, he said the land required for a DC substation would have
been one-third of what is needed for an AC substation. He added AC power mode would be
preferable for trains that cover long distances; for Metros, which have short routes, AC is the
preferred option