What does a converter station look like?
A typical converter station looks like an electrical substation with enclosed buildings and fewer outdoor frames and wires. The undersea lines could be brought under the beach and underground to the converter station. From the converter station transmission lines connecting to the Oahu grid could be above or below ground. A converter station would not need to be near the shoreline, unless industrial land is located at water’s edge. The height of the converter station depends on the amount of available land. If enough land is available, perhaps five to ten acres, it could be low-rise. If space is limited, buildings could be four to eight stories in height. The overall looks would be like warehouses surrounded by a wall or fence surrounded by landscaping.
