The capacity of direct current (DC) transmission is forecast to grow in the Indian Subcontinent, North America, and Europe between 2023 and 2050. Over the same period, DC capacity is expected to decrease in Greater China, falling from a 23 percent share to 17 percent. The highest DC share is forecast to be on the Indian Subcontinent, with transmission capacity increasing from 13 percent to 22 percent.
Distribution of direct current grid capacity worldwide in 2023, with a forecast to 2050, by select region
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DNV. (October 8, 2024). Distribution of direct current grid capacity worldwide in 2023, with a forecast to 2050, by select region [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 19, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1536985/dc-grid-capacity-breakdown-by-region/
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