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jacquesm | on: Solar power is becoming bigger than nuclear
They simply weren't possible. HVDC relies on semiconductors that are relatively new.
leonidasrup | parent
HVDC is older then semiconductors, but HVDC systems using solid-state devices are much more practical.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-voltage_direct_current