Greenlink: Finalist in Operational Excellence Awards Ireland 2024
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 2024. 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.
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
Latest News
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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