CleanTechnica•about 2 months ago
Canada Wants High-Speed Rail. Megaproject Reality Wants a Word.
- •Canada is seriously considering a high-speed rail (HSR) megaproject, specifically the Alto proposal for a line between Toronto and Québec City.
- •This HSR project represents a substantial new, long-term electricity load for traction power, station operations, and associated infrastructure.
- •The 'megaproject reality' implies significant grid infrastructure upgrades, potential for long-term PPAs, and complex financing challenges for developers and IPPs.
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