High - voltage direct current ( HVDC ) transmission lines could be better suited to address the challenges of renewable power production than alternate current lines . A US Energy Power Administration report found that HVDC lines are cheaper over long distances , lose less power , and could better cope with the surges and drops that are typical in renewable power production .
High-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission lines could be better suited to managing the challenges of renewable power production than alternate current networks. A US Energy Information Administration report found that HVDC lines are cheaper over long distance, lose less electricity, and could better deal with the surges and drops that are typical in renewable power production.