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Siemens and Mortenson complete Bipole III HVDC Converter Stations in Canada

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• Close collaboration enabled on time delivery of a highly complex project in a challenging environment
• The project significantly strengthens the reliability of Manitoba's electricity supply
• Bipole III is a 2,000 MW HVDC project enabling transmission of renewable energy via almost 1,400 kilometers
The consortium of Siemens and Mortenson has successfully completed the ± 500-kilovolt (kV) Bipole III high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) power converter stations for customer Manitoba Hydro. The HVDC converter stations are an integral part of the Manitoba Hydro Bipole III transmission project.Original Article