19 August 2013 - ABB has delivered the East West Interconnector to EirGrid, the Irish transmission system operator. The 500 MW transmission line is the highest capacity link of its kind, based on voltage source converter (VSC) technology, to go into commercial operation. A 262 km cable system connects Woodland in County Meath, Ireland and Deeside in north Wales. The interconnection establishes an important link between the Irish and UK grids, enabling cross-border power flows and enhancing grid reliability and security of electricity supplies. The new link also facilitates power trading between the two countries and connects Ireland to the European grid. As Ireland expands its wind power capacity, it can export surplus electricity to the UK, and can import power when required.

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