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Alternative to overhead/underground electricity cables

Abstract

This project will consider what role the below ground gas network (new or repurposed) could play in transporting energy over long distances, instead of electricity transmission and distribution upgrades. The project will help WWU understand how the use of the current or future gas system would compare to electricity infrastructure for long distance transmission, and what factors could influence cross system decision making. The project will also create a comparison tool that allows users to compare case studies.

Using the case studies, we will be able to conduct a comparative assessment of the three transportation modes (above/underground cables and pipelines), analysing key metrics that influence the suitability of each option. By assessing multiple metrics (including social), we will be able to provide a complete view of the options available for transporting energy, not just the option with the lowest construction cost or the greatest round trip efficiency. The learning will also be applicable to other networks.

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