Of electrical power is transmitted through lines having an effective resistance of

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Problem

100\,\text{MW}

of electrical power is transmitted through lines having an effective resistance of

10\,\Omega

. Find the annual energy saved (in \text{MWh}) when the transmission voltage is raised from

33\,\text{kV}

132\,\text{kV}

. Assume continuous full-load operation for

365

days. (a)

3.8\times10^{5}\,\text{MWh}

(b)

1.5\times10^{5}\,\text{MWh}

(c)

7.5\times10^{5}\,\text{MWh}

(d)

6.0\times10^{5}\,\text{MWh}