The East–West Interconnector is a 500 MW high-voltage direct current submarine and subsoil power cable from 2012 which connects the Irish and British electricity markets, between Dublin and the Wales/England border. The project was developed by …

The East West Interconnector (EWIC) is a high-voltage direct current submarine and underground power cable which links the electricity transmission grids of Ireland and Great Britain. It has a power rating of 500 MW and is one of the largest High Voltage Direct Current schemes in the world to use Voltage Source Converter technology.

The EWIC links the electricity grids of the island of Ireland and Great Britain via submarine cables running between converter stations in Ireland and Wales. It is a High Voltage Direct Current (HVDC) connection capable of providing capacity of 500 MW, flowing in …

2013年9月4日 · This case study considers the all-island Irish transmission system connected through the VSC-HVDC link, namely, the East-West Interconnector (EWIC), to the GB grid.

2008年3月26日 · The East West Interconnector project consists of a high voltage direct current (HVDC) cable link between Ireland and Great Britain. The anticipated project capacity is in the range of 450-650 MW and the expected length of the …

Interconnectors are high-voltage cables connecting us with electricity systems in other countries. Interconnection makes our system more resilient and efficient. Connecting to neighbouring grids strengthens our system. It means we can trade excess power between different countries.

FACT: EWIC has the Capability to ‘black start’ both electrical transmission systems in the event of a major system-wide outage. 500 MW of power output which is equivalent to a modern large generator

Hitachi Energy provides unique service expertise to keep the EWIC link operating at maximum efficiency, performance and reliability.

Information Note on the Operation of the East West Interconnector The flow of energy on the East West Interconnector (EWIC) is determined in the following priority order: Market Trading System Operator (SO) Counter Trading

The East West Interconnector (EWIC) connects the electricity grids of Ireland and Great Britain. At the interconnector site at Portan, Co. Meath, EirGrid has put in place a biodiversity enhancement project. EirGrid owns and operates EWIC, managed in partnership with Hitachi ABB Power Grids.