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Table 1 Characteristics of different energy distribution pathways

From: Spatial dimensions of sustainable energy systems: new visions for integrated spatial and energy planning

Energy form

Density

Range

Feed-in

Utilisation

Electricity

Low voltage

Very high

10 km

Everywhere

Everywhere

 

Medium voltage

High

50 km

Everywhere

Everywhere

 

High voltage

Medium

500 km

International, urban centre, suburban, small city

Urban centre, suburban area, small town

Gas

Low pressure

Very high

20 km

Urban centre, suburban, small town, selectively in rural areas

Urban centre, suburban area, small city

 

High pressure

Very low

1,000 km

International, urban centre

Urban centre

Heat

 

Very high

10 km

Everywhere

Everywhere

Oil

 

Very low

1,000 km

International, urban centre

Urban centre