Moyle Interconnector
The Moyle Interconnector is a 500 megawatt (MW) HVDC link between Scotland and Northern Ireland, running between Auchencrosh in Ayrshire and Ballycronan More in County Antrim. It went into service in 2001 and is owned and operated by Mutual Energy.
| Moyle Interconnector | |
|---|---|
Aerial view of Islandmagee, showing Ballylumford power station and the nearby Ballycronan More convertor station | |
Map of Moyle Interconnector | |
| Location | |
| Country | United Kingdom (Scotland & N. Ireland) |
| From | Auchencrosh, South Ayrshire |
| To | Ballycronan More, County Antrim |
| Ownership information | |
| Owner | Mutual Energy |
| Construction information | |
| Commissioned | 2001 |
| Technical information | |
| Type | Submarine cable |
| Type of current | HVDC |
| Total length | 63.5 km (39.5 mi) |
| Power rating | 500 MW |
| DC voltage | 250 kV |
| No. of poles | 2 |
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