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United Kingdom
France
Interconnexion France-Angleterre 2 (IFA 2)
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(4) Post | LinkedIn
High-voltage line between France and Britain due to go live | Transformers Magazine
© IFA 2
Why interconnectors are essential in our net zero future | National Grid Group
Cross-channel electricity link begins full flow
Britain needs an unprecedented expansion of the electricity grid
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Key Specifications
- Power Rating
- 1,000 MW
- DC Voltage
- ±320 kV
Transmission Distances
- Total Transmission
- 204 km
- Onshore
- 26 km
- Offshore
- 178 km
- Overhead
- 0 km
Quick Facts
- Status In Service
- Type
- Line
- Countries
- United KingdomFrance
- Power
- 1,000 MW
- Voltage
- ±320 kV
- Distance
- 204 km
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Total Project Cost
€2.8B
Cost per MW
€1.4M
Cable Length
1,468 km
Commissioned
2024
Project Cost Breakdown
Converter Stations38%
Cable Systems41%
Overhead Lines (OHL)9%
Misc12%
Annual Power Transfer (TWh)
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