Cable installation begins for Ireland-France Celtic Interconnector project
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The Celtic Interconnector project, a subsea power cable linking the electricity grids of Ireland and France, has taken further steps in transforming the energy infrastructure of the two nations. The project marked its progress with the commencement of high voltage alternating current (HVAC) cable installation in Ireland.
EirGrid, the electricity transmission system operator in charge of developing the connection, mentioned in a brochure that the project aims to create an electrical interconnection between Ireland and France. The development will occur with assistance from Réseau de Transport d’Électricité (RTE), EirGrid’s French counterpart.
According to EirGrid’s official website, the project being developed by RTE and EirGrid will have the capacity to transfer enough electricity to support 450,000 homes. The Celtic Interconnector cable will “enable the exchange of 700 MW (megawatts) of electricity between Ireland and France”, as per EirGrid’s website.
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According to EirGrid’s plans, the cable, which will stretch 575 kilometres and run 500 km under the sea, will transport electricity between Ireland and France.
Upon completion, the Celtic Interconnector will run from Knockraha in east Cork, under the sea, to the French connection point in La Martyre, Finistère.
EirGrid’s website describes the project as a pivotal step in Ireland’s journey to a “low carbon energy future.” The project will play a vital role in “shoring up Ireland’s security of electric supply by providing a direct link to continental Europe.”
The project aims to strengthen the stability and reliability of the electricity supply in both countries and support broader environmental goals. According to EirGrid’s brochure, by facilitating the exchange of renewable energy, the Celtic Interconnector will contribute significantly to reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable energy sources.
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