Re: Whoops! The Atlantic Makes Trump Look EPIC In Cover Intended as a Smear

On Thu, 26 Sep 2024, Graham wrote:

On 26/09/2024 10:10, D wrote:
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I always wondered if it would be possible to build long power cables from iceland to northern europe?

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Often suggested, but very expensive to build for the capacity, and the times when high demand makes it look more viable are also the ones when copper prices are quite high.
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See, for example :  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Icelink
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         G.

Thank you very much! I see that:
"The cost is as of 2023 expected to be €3.5 bn ($3.8 bn), for the cable and stations, not counting additional power plants.[6]"
which is nothing compared with the billions that is currently being wasted on Northvolt and Hybrit green steel in sweden. I would much rather see them invest that money in power cables from Iceland, to lower the electricity prices and "greenifying" it to everyones pleasure and satisfaction, than on projects that are not competitive on the world market.