Subsea cable brings Ireland closer to Europe’s power grid

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Ireland is moving closer to direct integration into the European continental electricity market. The subsea cable project connecting the country with France has completed a key phase on Irish territory, bringing a strategic infrastructure closer that will allow for the exchange of electricity between both nations and strengthen regional energy security.

Backed by the European Union and jointly developed by the electricity transmission operators of Ireland and France, the project represents one of the most significant advances in energy interconnection currently underway in Europe.

The Celtic Interconnector project reached a significant milestone following the completion of onshore cabling works in Ireland and the successful testing of associated electrical systems.

Once operational, the infrastructure will allow for the exchange of up to 700 MW of electricity between Ireland and France, a capacity equivalent to the energy consumption of approximately 450,000 homes.

The Celtic Interconnector is part of a broader strategy to strengthen energy connections between European countries and accelerate the transition toward power systems with a higher share of renewable energy.

Source: Wikipedia