Using aluminum to overcome capacity challenges in submarine cable systems

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Let me see if I get this straight.

Aluminum is a worse conductor than copper, but if you use aluminum you can use more of it, because it is cheaper, and thus support more energy throughput, right?

“As a conductor, aluminum allows for a much lower cable voltage drop, which allows for a higher number of FPS per cable.” Also, its cheaper

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