Title :
Energy cables 2050: a futuristic view
Author_Institution :
Power Grid Div., Elektrizitatswerke des Kantons Zurich, Switzerland
fDate :
10/1/2000 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
The author describes how, given the intrinsic conductivity of polymer material and the availability of HV semiconductive power devices, an elegant new solution for the supply networks of electric power and data can be realized.
Keywords :
optical cables; polymers; power cables; power semiconductor devices; technological forecasting; AD 2050; HV semiconductive power devices; electric power supply networks; energy cables; futuristic view; intrinsic conductivity; polymer material; power cable technology developments; Cable insulation; Conducting materials; Conductivity; Costs; Optical fiber cables; Optical fibers; Polymers; Underground power cables; Voltage; Wind energy generation;
Journal_Title :
Power Engineering Review, IEEE