RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité)

Company

Last mentioned: Mar 10, 2026

Timeline

  1. Expected Commissioning

    Target date for the first Celtic Interconnector to become fully operational.

  2. Second Link Proposal

    Irish officials express formal enthusiasm for a second subsea connection to France.

  3. Construction Commencement

    Main construction works begin on the 700MW Celtic Interconnector.

  4. Celtic Interconnector Funding

    The European Commission awards €530 million to the first Ireland-France link.

Stories mentioning RTE (Réseau de Transport d'Électricité) 1

renewable-energy Bullish

Ireland Signals Strategic Shift with Second Subsea Power Link to France

Ireland is actively exploring a second high-voltage direct current (HVDC) interconnector with France to bolster energy security and facilitate the export of surplus renewable energy. This move follows the ongoing development of the 700MW Celtic Interconnector, signaling a strategic shift toward deeper integration with the European mainland grid.

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