France-Ireland Celtic Interconnector to be Operational by 2028
2026-05-07 15:42
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en.Wedoany.com Reported - The Celtic Interconnector project between France and Ireland is progressing smoothly. In France, the focus is on advancing the onshore grid connection, with an approximately 40-kilometer cable corridor set to link the landfall point near Cléder to the La Martyre converter station, enabling the conversion between direct current and alternating current. Construction on the Irish section is accelerating, with grid operator EirGrid stating that over 60% of the high-voltage direct current onshore cables have been installed, and the first 84 kilometers of offshore cables have also been laid. Construction of the Ballyadam converter station and the Gogginshill substation in County Cork is proceeding simultaneously, with large transformers already in place.

Jointly developed by France's RTE and Ireland's EirGrid, the project will enable 700 megawatts of bidirectional power transmission upon completion, enhancing Ireland's energy security and facilitating the integration of renewable energy into the European market. As a Project of Common Interest for the European Union, it is scheduled to be operational by 2028. The Celtic Interconnector spans a total length of approximately 575 kilometers, including 500 kilometers of submarine cables and onshore connections on both sides, representing the first direct electricity link between the two countries.

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