About
BritNed
BritNed is a leading cross-border interconnector operator connecting the UK and the Netherlands' electricity markets via a subsea cable, enabling trading between the two countries' power systems. The company was founded in 2001 and operates a 1,000 MW high-voltage direct-current submarine power cable between the Isle of Grain in Kent, UK and Maasvlakte in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
In the HVDC sector, BritNed operates a 260 km submarine cable with 450 kV DC voltage that was commissioned in 2011, serving as a potential link for the European super grid project. The company has also developed Empire, an award-winning next-generation allocation and nomination platform for interconnector trading.
HVDC Projects
| Project | Role | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BritNed | Operator | In Service |
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