hmmm 2nd generation generate both AC and DC and then connected to DC grid? really
All big generation basically DC ... why would you converted to AC and then converted back to DC to connected to DC grid?
The problem of DC grid is there is no easy way to convert/transform to different voltage (unlike AC which simply can use Transformers) .. also I can't imagine how complicate the protection system would be on DC grid .... totally different tech ... imagine the CB and bus arrangement? ... wowwww
Also imagine how big the cable would be? ... thats why Tesla won against Edison
I am not saying I am against DC .... I know DC is the future .... just don't fully understand it yet ... and it seems eventually Edison was right
A correction to my previous post, the 2nd gen's name in the fyjs billboard picture (交直流集成发供电) is some thing translated to AC/DC integrated electricity generation and transmission. The generator is AC/DC combo. However somewhere else (in the interview) he also mentioned going to DC transmission (grid) skipping the US/UK practice (1st gen).
I don't fully understand the AC part in the 2nd gen either, I can't say. I do want to know that too.
However I do know in 2nd gen (the bold texts above) that the AC is not converted from the DC outside of generator by a rectifier. The generator generate both AC and DC simultaneously. What the purpose of the AC current and how it is utilized? I don't know.
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