[Lessismore]

I think that the AC grids should be broken down into smaller regional units. These should be connected by a new network of DC transmission lines for transfer of power between the regional grids. Tarrifs should reflect costs. All nuclear plants should be nationalized and operated by a single operator so that training, supervision, and maintenance could be controlled at a high, uniform standard. Nuclear plant construction should be restarted, using newer and safer designs.

[snopercod]

All nuclear plants should be nationalized...

So you believe in theft and slavery? What the h*ll are you doing on this forum?

[herkbird]

What is the reasoning for a new network of "DC" transmission lines? Isn't there a much greater loss of power over transmission lines using DC versus AC? That is the reason transmission lines use AC instead of DC in what I have read, is that correct or not?

Is there some new technology that gives DC the advantage over AC in transmission lines now? I would very much like to hear your reasoning for going DC instead of AC. Any reasons for going to DC transmission lines over AC would be highly appreciated, TIA.