PPL Corporation buys ownership interest in 2.1 GW SOO Green Renewable Rail transmission project
PPL Corporation has acquired an ownership interest in the SOO Green HVDC Link (SOO Green) project.
SOO Green is a first of its kind underground HVDC transmission line located primarily along Canadian Pacific rail that will connect the MISO and PJM regional energy markets, enabling the delivery of 2,100 MW of renewable energy from the upper Midwest to eastern markets. The 350-mile project will use state-of-the-art 525 KV class underground cable and Siemens' modern Voltage Sourced Converter technology.
Construction is expected to commence in 2023 and is expected to take three years to complete.
SOO Green HVDC Link is owned by investment funds managed by Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners, Siemens Energy, and Jingoli Power.
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