Siemens Modernizes HVDC Link between Northern Ireland and Scotland

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Siemens will upgrade control and protection system of Moyle Interconnector / Refurbishment increases security of supply, improves integration of renewable energy and enhances provision of ancillary services

Siemens Gas and Power (Siemens Energy) has been awarded the project to refurbish the Moyle Interconnector, a high-voltage direct-current (HVDC) link between Ballycronan More in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, and Auchencrosh, Scotland. Owned and operated by Mutual Energy, the Moyle Interconnector control and protection system is almost 20 years old and is being modernized to enhance its operation. The refurbishment of the 500-megawatt interconnector will increase the security and reliability of the power supply to consumers in the United Kingdom. The project to upgrade the... ... More: Official Press Release Siemens

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Siemens, Energy, Northern Ireland, Scotland, UK, HVDC, link, interconnector, renewable energy, Moyle Interconnector, power supply, upgrade, technology