There are no NEC rules for this.

If it was my job I would figure the voltage drop based on no more than the calculated load. I would not base it on the service size. Just my opinion.

The calculated load is always higher than the 'real' load.

But 600' feet is a long way to stay within the recommended 3% for a feeder.

Using 150 amps I come up with 350 Kcmil CU or one 600 Kcmil AL (or two 300 Kcmil AL) to maintain 3% or less drop.

If you run the same load but allow 5% drop it gets better.

One 4/0 CU or one 350 AL

By the way just for fun, 200 amps at 600 feet 240 volts with only 3% drop requires these conductors.

One 500 Kcmil CU or one 750 Kcmil AL

Bob


Bob Badger
Construction & Maintenance Electrician
Massachusetts