Summary

It is intended that these guidelines will serve as a reference document when overhead and underground options for transmission circuits are being compared and when possible routes are being negotiated with the relevant authorities. The comparison is made under the following headings : system planning and operation, environmental, technical, cost and future perspectives.

Additional informations

Publication type Technical Brochures
Reference 110
Publication year
Publisher CIGRE
Study committees
  • Insulated cables (B1)
  • Overhead lines (B2)
Working groups JWG 21/22.01
File size 4 MB
Pages number 68
Price for non member 140 €
Price for member Free
Comparison of high voltage overhead lines and underground cables - Report and Guidelines
Comparison of high voltage overhead lines and underground cables - Report and Guidelines