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Plasma Tunnel Boring Machines to Revolutionize Energy Transmission: Insights from Troy Helming, Founder and CEO of EarthGrid

Hardware to Save a Planet

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Revolutionizing Energy Transmission with Earth Grid

Exploring the challenges faced by renewable energy projects in connecting to the grid, the chapter introduces Earth Grid's innovative solution using plasma tunnel boring machines to create underground tunnels for power lines. The discussion emphasizes the benefits of underground transmission lines in terms of efficiency, cost-effectiveness, community impact, permitting processes, and reliability, compared to traditional overhead lines.

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