6 September 2021 - Project secures planning to facilitate transfer of up to 500MW between Ireland and UK The board of Greenlink...
Connecting the power markets
in Ireland and Great Britain
Greenlink is a proposed subsea and underground electricity interconnector linking the power markets in Ireland and Great Britain and planned for commissioning in 2023. As an EU Project of Common Interest (PCI), it is one of Europe’s most important energy infrastructure projects.
Greenlink brings significant benefits on both sides of the Irish Sea for employment, energy security and the integration of low carbon energy sources. For Ireland, it provides a natural link to EU and Nordic electricity markets via Great Britain.
CURRENT STATUS:
The project is now at an
advanced stage of development and preparations for the start of construction are under way.
The project requires planning permission in Ireland and Wales. For the latest on planning,
click here.
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380,000
Potential to power
380,000 homes**
SECURITY
Enhances the
security of supply for
electricity consumers
INVESTMENT
€450m/£405m of private
capital investment
for Ireland and Wales*
VALUE FOR MONEY
Downward pressure
on electricity bills
ENERGY
Supports the growth
and integration of
low carbon energy
JOBS
Jobs and knock-on
economic benefits during construction & operation
Project Benefits
12 May 2021 - Greenlink Interconnector Limited has welcomed the decision by Partners Group, a leading global private markets firm, to...
19 April 2021 - Greenlink Interconnector Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Paul O’Rourke to the position of Construction...