Celtic Interconnector
| Celtic Interconnector | |
|---|---|
| Location | |
| Country | Ireland, France |
| Coordinates | 52°0′0″N 8°0′0″W / 52.00000°N 8.00000°W 48°0′0″N 4°0′0″W / 48.00000°N 4.00000°W |
| General direction | north-south |
| From | Ireland |
| Passes through | Celtic Sea |
| To | France |
| Ownership information | |
| Partners | EirGrid, RTE |
| Construction information | |
| Expected | 2025 |
| Technical information | |
| Type | submarine cable |
| Type of current | HVDC |
| Total length | 600 km (370 mi) |
| Power rating | 700 MW |
| DC voltage | ± 320 kV or ± 500 kV |
Celtic Interconnector is a proposed 700 MW HVDC submarine power cable between the southern coast of Ireland and the north-west coast of France.[1]
The project is a cooperation between the Irish TSO EirGrid and French TSO RTE[1] for the purpose of improving security of supply, reducing consumer electricity costs and supporting the development of renewable energy.[2]
The project includes plans for a direct fibre optic communications link between Ireland and France.[3][4]
Project
The electrical interconnector would be the first between the two countries, has an expected cost of €1bn and a planned capacity of 700 MW[1] i.e. an annual transmission capacity of 6.1 TWh.
Of its length of 600 km, 500 km would pass through Irish, British and French waters[1] of the Celtic Sea.
In July 2016 after completion of a feasibility study the two countries agreed to proceed with a two-year planning phase.[2]
The planning phase includes an economic assessment, environmental considerations and will determine the placement of the cable and onshore stations, with a decision whether to carry out the project is foreseen for 2020 or 2021.[5]
If built, the cable is expected to be operational by 2025.[1]
See also
External links
References
- ^ a b c d e "President Hollande and An Taoiseach Kenny agree €1 billion Ireland-France Electricity Interconnector". 4coffshore.com. 2016-07-21. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- ^ a b Hunt, Gordon (2016-07-21). "Subsea electricity cable linking Ireland and France powers ahead". siliconrepublic.com. Retrieved 2016-08-08.
- ^ "Celtic Interconnector". eirgridgroup.com. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- ^ "EUR 4 million EU funding for proposed electricity link between France and Ireland - Energy - European Commission". ec.europa.eu. 2017-06-28. Retrieved 2017-08-12.
- ^ Bairstow, Jonny (2016-07-25). "Ireland-France power link reaches planning stage". energylivenews.com. Retrieved 2016-08-08.