Underground cable networks considerably reduce network outages and have lower transmission losses but the maintenance cost is high compared to overhead systems. In underground systems transmission faults are rare, but the fault point is hard to locate and the repair is not easy. Sumitomo Electric and TEPCO PG have jointly developed a remote monitoring system using g3-alliance.communication for underground power transmission lines.
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